Frank Ziegler
American football player (1923–2011)
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Francis Richard Ziegler (October 1, 1923 – March 6, 2011) was an American professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL) who played five seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles. Frank Ziegler started a tool company with his brother Bill after retiring from the NFL.[1]
PositionsHalfback, defensive back
BornOctober 1, 1923
College Park, Georgia, U.S.
College Park, Georgia, U.S.
DiedMarch 6, 2011 (aged 87)
Gainesville, Georgia, U.S.
Gainesville, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
 Ziegler on a 1952 Bowman football card | |||||||||||||
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| Positions | Halfback, defensive back | ||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||
| Born | October 1, 1923 College Park, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Died | March 6, 2011 (aged 87) Gainesville, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||
| High school | College Park | ||||||||||||
| College | Georgia Tech | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1949: 3rd round, 29th overall pick | ||||||||||||
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NFL career statistics
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| Won the NFL championship | |
| Bold | Career high |
