Nolan Franz

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Nolan Franz
No. 84
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1959-09-11) September 11, 1959 (age 64)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: East Jefferson
College: Tulane
Undrafted: 1982
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Nolan Clarence Franz (born September 11, 1959) is a former American football wide receiver. After playing in the United States Football League (USFL) for the Boston/New Orleans/Portland Breakers from 1983 to 1985, Franz was a member of the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). Franz was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He played at the college football at Tulane University. [1]

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References

  1. "Nolan Franz Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com.