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Tom Franckhauser was born on 26 May, 1937 in Steubenville, Ohio, U.S., is an American football player (1937–1997). Discover Tom Franckhauser's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
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59 years old |
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Gemini |
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26 May, 1937 |
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26 May |
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Steubenville, Ohio, U.S. |
| Date of death |
17 April, 1997 |
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Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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United States
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Tom Franckhauser Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Tom Franckhauser height not available right now. We will update Tom Franckhauser's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Tom Franckhauser Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tom Franckhauser worth at the age of 59 years old? Tom Franckhauser’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Tom Franckhauser's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Thomas Anthony Franckhauser (May 26, 1937 – April 17, 1997) was an American football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Minnesota Vikings.
He played college football at Purdue University.
Known as "Knute", Franckhauser was born in Steubenville, Ohio, and played high school football there at Catholic Central High School.
He accepted a scholarship from Purdue University, where he became a three-year starter at offensive end.
In 1957, he helped his team upset Michigan State University, which was ranked number one in the nation at the time.
As a senior, he was named the team's MVP.
Franckhauser was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round (33rd overall) of the 1959 NFL Draft.
As a rookie, he was moved to cornerback, before finishing the season as a starter at safety.
He tied for the team lead with 3 interceptions.
He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960 NFL Expansion Draft.
He became the first player in Dallas Cowboys history to carry the football during a regular season game as he returned the opening kickoff in their inaugural regular season game.
He also became the first starter at left cornerback in franchise history.
He registered 45 tackles, 13 passes defensed, 3 interceptions (tied for the team lead), 25 kickoff returns for an average of 19.8 yards and 3 punt returns.
He was activated on November 7 and played in only 6 games (4 starts), after Livingston was placed on the injured reserve list.
On December 31, he was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for punter Sam Baker.
In September 1962, he was traded along with offensive tackle Errol Linden, offensive end Charley Ferguson and placekicker Fred Cox, to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a sixth round selection (#72-Ernie Borghetti).
In 1962, he was one of the key players in the Minnesota Vikings defense, finishing the year with 4 interceptions (tied for third on the team).
In 1964, he suffered a near fatal brain injury while tackling rookie Bill McWatters in a training camp scrimmage.
He would be lost for the season and forced into early retirement.
On April 17, 1997, he died of a heart attack.
His first cousin was Danny Abramowicz, who played college football at Xavier University and professionally as an original New Orleans Saint.
His twin grandsons, Walker Hume and Tucker Hume, were both professional soccer players with FC Dallas and Ottawa Fury FC respectively.
