Frank Peters (American football)

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Frank Peters
No. 77
Position: Tackle
Personal information
Born: (1947-07-17) July 17, 1947 (age 76)
Lockbourne, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school: Hamilton Twp.
(Columbus, Ohio)
College: Ohio
NFL draft: 1969  / Round: 9 / Pick: 233
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:3
Player stats at PFR

Frank D. Peters (born July 17, 1947) is a former American football tackle who played one season for the Cincinnati Bengals of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at Ohio.

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Early life and education

Frank Peters was born on July 17, 1947, in Lockbourne, Ohio. He attended Hamilton Township High School in Columbus, before playing college football at Ohio. He spent 1965 to 1968 at Ohio University, lettering from '66 to '68. [1] Following his senior season, where he was co-captain of the team, Peters was named the school's "student-athlete of the year". [2]

Professional career

After his college career Peters was selected with the 233rd pick of the 1969 NFL/AFL Draft by the New York Jets. He was released at roster cuts and subsequently signed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals. [3] With the Bengals he appeared in three games. [4] Peters was released the next season, ending his professional career. [5]

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References

  1. "Frank Peters Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  2. "Frank Peters Top OU Student-Athlete". The Logan Daily News . May 16, 1969 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. "Cook To See Limited Action At San Diego". Marysville Journal-Tribune . October 2, 1969 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. "Frank Peters Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  5. "Bengals Cut Roll To 59". The Circleville Herald . August 19, 1970 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg