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Frankowski was born on September 14, 1919, in [[Chicago, Illinois]], United States.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FranRa20.htm|title = Ray Frankowski Stats|website = [[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> He attended [[Hammond High School (Indiana)|Hammond High School]] in [[Hammond, Indiana]], where he was a star [[wrestling|wrestler]] and football player.<ref name=Whitaker>John Whitaker, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-ray-frankowski-star-wrestler/150726087/ "Speculating in Sports,"] ''Hammond Times,'' March 2, 1938, p. 15.</ref> On the mat, Hammond was undefeated for three straight years, winning every match by pin within five minutes.<ref name=Whitaker /> On the gridiron he demonstrated superior skill as a lineman, helping lead Hammond to the Indiana state football championship during his 1937–38 senior year.<ref name=Whitaker /> |
Frankowski was born on September 14, 1919, in [[Chicago, Illinois]], United States.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FranRa20.htm|title = Ray Frankowski Stats|website = [[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> He attended [[Hammond High School (Indiana)|Hammond High School]] in [[Hammond, Indiana]], where he was a star [[wrestling|wrestler]] and football player.<ref name=Whitaker>John Whitaker, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-ray-frankowski-star-wrestler/150726087/ "Speculating in Sports,"] ''Hammond Times,'' March 2, 1938, p. 15.</ref> On the mat, Hammond was undefeated for three straight years, winning every match by pin within five minutes.<ref name=Whitaker /> On the gridiron he demonstrated superior skill as a lineman, helping lead Hammond to the Indiana state football championship during his 1937–38 senior year.<ref name=Whitaker /> |
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In the spring of 1938, Frankowski announced that he would be traveling west, entering the [[Washington Huskies football|University of Washington]], being joined in the journey to the [[Puget Sound]] by Hammond High teammate Herky Bereolos.<ref name=WhitII>John Whittaker, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-hammond-high-guards-herky-bere/150731036/ "Speculating in Sports,"] ''Hammond Times,'' April 5, 1938, p. 11.</ref> Perhaps smoothing the transition was a promise of summertime employment on an Alaskan fishing trawler made to the two young Hoosier guards by a Husky alumnus and booster.<ref name=WhitII /> The pair arrived in Seattle in mid-June, where they met with Washington head coach [[Jimmy Phelan]] — formerly the head coach at [[Purdue Boilermakers football|Purdue University]] and thus already well-familiar with the abilities of the Indiana high school champion linemen.<ref>John Whitaker, ["Speculating in Sports,"] ''Hammond Times,'' June 19, 1938, p. 13.</ref> |
In the spring of 1938, Frankowski announced that he would be traveling west, entering the [[Washington Huskies football|University of Washington]], being joined in the journey to the [[Puget Sound]] by Hammond High teammate Herky Bereolos.<ref name=WhitII>John Whittaker, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-hammond-high-guards-herky-bere/150731036/ "Speculating in Sports,"] ''Hammond Times,'' April 5, 1938, p. 11.</ref> Perhaps smoothing the transition was a promise of summertime employment on an Alaskan fishing trawler made to the two young Hoosier guards by a Husky alumnus and booster.<ref name=WhitII /> The pair arrived in Seattle in mid-June, where they met with Washington head coach [[Jimmy Phelan]] — formerly the head coach at [[Purdue Boilermakers football|Purdue University]] and thus already well-familiar with the abilities of the Indiana high school champion linemen.<ref>John Whitaker, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-guards-bereolos-and-frankowski/150731810/ "Speculating in Sports,"] ''Hammond Times,'' June 19, 1938, p. 13.</ref> |
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While at Washington Frankowski was again successful with his athletic pursuits, being twice named a member of the [[All-America]] team and winning a place on the school's [[fencing]] and [[wrestling]] teams. |
While at Washington Frankowski was again successful with his athletic pursuits, being twice named a member of the [[All-America]] team and winning a place on the school's [[fencing]] and [[wrestling]] teams. |
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| Position: | Guard | ||||
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| Born: | September 14, 1919 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||
| Died: | November 27, 2001 (aged 82) Laguna Niguel, California, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 223 lb (101 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Hammond (IN) | ||||
| College: | Washington | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1942 / Round: 3 / Pick: 24 | ||||
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Raymond William Frankowski (September 14, 1919 – November 27, 2001) was a guard in the National Football League (NFL) and the All-America Football Conference (AAFC).
Biography
Early years
Frankowski was born on September 14, 1919, in Chicago, Illinois, United States.[1] He attended Hammond High School in Hammond, Indiana, where he was a star wrestler and football player.[2] On the mat, Hammond was undefeated for three straight years, winning every match by pin within five minutes.[2] On the gridiron he demonstrated superior skill as a lineman, helping lead Hammond to the Indiana state football championship during his 1937–38 senior year.[2]
In the spring of 1938, Frankowski announced that he would be traveling west, entering the University of Washington, being joined in the journey to the Puget Sound by Hammond High teammate Herky Bereolos.[3] Perhaps smoothing the transition was a promise of summertime employment on an Alaskan fishing trawler made to the two young Hoosier guards by a Husky alumnus and booster.[3] The pair arrived in Seattle in mid-June, where they met with Washington head coach Jimmy Phelan — formerly the head coach at Purdue University and thus already well-familiar with the abilities of the Indiana high school champion linemen.[4]
While at Washington Frankowski was again successful with his athletic pursuits, being twice named a member of the All-America team and winning a place on the school's fencing and wrestling teams.
Professional football career
Frankowski was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 1942 NFL draft and played that season with the team. Following his time with the Packers, he would play three seasons with the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Football Conference.
See also
References
- ^ "Ray Frankowski Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ a b c John Whitaker, "Speculating in Sports," Hammond Times, March 2, 1938, p. 15.
- ^ a b John Whittaker, "Speculating in Sports," Hammond Times, April 5, 1938, p. 11.
- ^ John Whitaker, "Speculating in Sports," Hammond Times, June 19, 1938, p. 13.