| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 26, 1959 Novo Mesto, Yugoslavia [1] (now Slovenia) |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Toronto |
| CFL draft | 1984: 1st round, 1st overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1984–1987 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1988–1989 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1990–1991 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| Awards and highlights | |
Frank Balkovec (born November 26, 1959) is a former professional Canadian football linebacker who played for eight seasons for the Edmonton Eskimos, Calgary Stampeders, and Ottawa Rough Riders. He was drafted first overall in the 1984 CFL draft by the BC Lions. He played college football for the Toronto Varsity Blues.