NFL · Draftees

Frankie Anderson

1951 · Round 11 · Pick 128 · E · Detroit Lions

Frankie Anderson was born in Oklahoma City and played end for Bud Wilkinson from 1947 to 1950. OU lost only three games in that time and won consecutive Sugar Bowls, and he was an All-American in 1950. Detroit drafted him in the 11th round, 128th overall, in 1951. He played for the CFL's Edmonton Eskimos from 1952 to 1957, joining fellow Sooner Claude Arnold, and was a five-time defensive all-star. He won three straight Grey Cups (1954–1956) and earned the nickname "Blood & Guts." He was added to Commonwealth Stadium's Wall of Honour in 1985. He died on September 28, 1983. Pro Football Reference has no player page for him. The Daily Oklahoman wrote on September 8, 1949 (NewsBank page 37) that the No. 2 outfit included "Frankie Anderson and Ken Tipps, ends."

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Anderson_(Canadian_football | https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/13/208798496 | The Daily Oklahoman, September 8, 1949, NewsBank page 37 (via NewsBank Oklahoman Collection, scanned page)

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