Frank Sinkwich American football player

Frank Francis Sinkwich, Sr. (October 10, 1920 – October 22, 1990) won the 1942 Heisman Trophy as a player for the University of Georgia, making him the first recipient from the Southeastern Conference. In the course of a brief but celebrated career in professional football, Sinkwich was selected for the National Football League Most Valuable Player Award. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Sinkwich Francis; Sinkwich Frankie
Birth dateOctober 10, 1920
Birth place
Croatia , Zagreb , McKees Rocks Pennsylvania
Date of deathOctober 22, 1990
Place of death
Georgia Bulldogs football , Athens Georgia
Height (meters)1.8034
Weight (Kilograms)86.184

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American football player

Career start1943
Career end1947
Debut team
Detroit Lions
Draft pick1
Draft round1
Draft year1943
Former team
Detroit Lions
Baltimore Colts (1947–50)
New York Yankees (AAFC)
Position
Quarterback
Halfback (American football)

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