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| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive end |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1928-05-24)May 24, 1928 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | September 28, 1983(1983-09-28) (aged 55) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Career information | |
| College | Oklahoma |
| NFL draft | 1951: 11 / Pick 128 (By theDetroit Lions)th round |
| Career history | |
| 1952–1957 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Frank G. Anderson (May 24, 1928 – September 28, 1983) was an Americangridiron football player.
He played professionalCanadian football with theEdmonton Eskimos andcollege football at theUniversity of Oklahoma. At Oklahoma, Anderson played under head coachBud Wilkinson. TheSooners lost only three games during Anderon's tenure, from 1947 to 1950. The Sooners won consecutiveSugar Bowls in 1949 and 1950. Anderson was namedAll-American in 1950.
Anderson joined fellow SoonerClaude Arnold inEdmonton for the1952 season. Anderson played from 1952 to 1957 with theEdmonton Eskimos, during which time, he earned the nickname "Blood & Guts" for his tough on field performance.
During his time with the Eskimos, Anderson was a five-time defensive All-star. During his tenure, the Eskimos played in the1952 Grey Cup, losing to theToronto Argonauts. From 1954 through 1956, the Eskimos won three Grey Cups in a row; all were played against theMontreal Alouettes led byquarterbackSam Etcheverry.
Anderson was inducted posthumously onto theCommonwealth Stadium Wall of Honour in October 1985, the 8th former player honored.[1]
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