Russ Francis
Tight end, American football player
1953 –
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Who is Russ Francis?
Russell Ross Francis, is a former professional football player who was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 1st round of the 1975 NFL Draft. He grew up in Hawaii. A 6'6", 242 lbs. tight end from the University of Oregon, Francis played in 13 NFL seasons. He retired temporarily in 1981, then played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1982 to 1986. He was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1993. Francis finished his career with 393 receptions for 5,262 yards and 40 touchdowns.
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- Born
- Apr 3, 1953
Seattle - Also known as
- Russell Ross Francis
- Parents
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of Oregon
- Kailua High School
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on July 23, 2013
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