Frank Wayne Marsh

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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1940-06-19) June 19, 1940 (age 83)
La Grande, Oregon
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Wallowa (OR)
College: Oregon State
Undrafted: 1963
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career AFL statistics
Games played:1
Player stats at PFR

Frank Wayne Marsh (born June 19, 1940 in La Grande, Oregon), is a former professional American football defensive back in the American Football League for the San Diego Chargers. He competed in track at Oregon State University.

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Early years

Marsh attended Wallowa High School, where he practiced track and football. He played as a halfback in football.

He accepted a track scholarship from Oregon State, where he ran in the sprint medley relay and the high hurdles. [1] [2]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

On June 27, 1963, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys to be tried at offensive end, although he didn't play college football. [3] [4] He was released before the season started on July 18. [5]

Detroit Lions

In 1966, he was signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions to play defensive back. He was cut on August 25 and later signed to the practice squad. [6] He was released on September 5, 1967. [7]

San Diego Chargers

In 1967, he was signed by the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League. He played as a defensive back.

Cincinnati Bengals

In the 1968 AFL expansion draft, he was left unprotected by the Chargers and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals. At training camp he was also tried at running back. He was released on June 28, 1969. [8]

Personal life

His brother Amos Marsh played professional football for the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions.

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References

  1. ↑ "Montana Trackmen Disrespect Records" . Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Tarr Faces Classy High Hurdle Field" . Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Marsh Recruits Little Brother" . Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Card Fullback Traded To Dallas" . Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Transactions" . Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Transactions" . Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Lions Down to Maximum 43 Players" . Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Transactions" . Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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