Frank J. Racis (November 9, 1899 – August 19, 1982)[1] was a professional football player from Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. He played during the early years of the National Football League (NFL) with the Pottsville Maroons, Frankford Yellow Jackets, Boston Bulldogs and Providence Steam Roller.
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Born: | Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, U.S. | November 9, 1899
Died: | August 19, 1982 | (aged 82)
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
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College: | None |
Position: | Offensive lineman |
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Straight out of high school, Racis made his professional debut with the Maroons in 1925. His career lasted 7 seasons. In 1925 Racis helped the Maroons win the NFL Championship, before it was stripped from the team due to a disputed rules violation.
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- ^ "1989–1980 Pro Football Necrology List". Pro Football Deaths 1982. Oldest Living Pro Football Players. 2012. Archived from the original on November 22, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2012.