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| Affiliation | Republican |
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| Name | Russ Francis |
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Aikahi, Hawai'i , United States |
| Email | None |
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April 03, 1953
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| Died | October 01, 2023
(70 years)
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| Contributor | eddy 9_99 |
| Last Modifed | RBH
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| Info | Russell "Russ" Ross Francis was a former professional football player who was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 1st round (16th pick) of the 1975 NFL Draft. He grew up in Hawaii. A 6'6", 242 lbs. tight end from the University of Oregon, Francis played in 13 NFL seasons for the Patriots from 1975 to 1980. He seemed to take a year off, then played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1982 to 1986, playing a role in San Francisco's win over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX (5 catches for 60 yards). In 1987 he went back to New England for 1 game, and then rejoined the Niners for eight. He rejoined the Patriots yet again for the 1988 season, and retired when that was finished.
* Francis was a 3-time Pro Bowl selection from 1977-1979.
* He was the starting tight end for the 49ers in Super Bowl XIX against the Miami Dolphins.
* Appeared in a twenty man battle royal at WrestleMania 2 along with other NFL stars.
* Set the national high school record for the javelin in 1971 at 259 feet, 9 inches; the record stood until 1988.
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