Frank Sillin
 Sillin, c. 1925 | |||
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| Position: | Back | ||
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| Born: | May 15, 1903 Wapakoneta, Ohio, U.S. | ||
| Died: | December 29, 1932 (aged 29) Montgomery County, Ohio, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Weight: | 179 lb (81 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Stivers (Dayton, Ohio) | ||
| College: | Western Maryland | ||
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Frank P. Sillin (May 15, 1903 – December 29, 1932) was an American football player. He played college football at Western Maryland College (now known as McDaniel College) as a fullback from 1924 to 1926 and was captain of the school's 1926 team.[1] He later professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a back for the Dayton Triangles. He appeared in 17 NFL games, 12 as a starter, during the 1921, 1927, 1928, and 1929 seasons.[2] He died in 1932 at age 29 of influenza and pneumonia.[3]
References
- ^ "Dayton Boy Named Western Maryland Grid Captain". The Dayton Herald. December 17, 1925. p. 25 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Frank Sillin". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
- ^ "Frank P. Sillin Dead After Short Illness". The Dayton Herald. December 29, 1932. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Career statistics from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference