1948Confirmed
DuBois foundation
Frank’s DuBois High School record identifies him as a Class of 1948 athlete, right tackle, varsity heavyweight wrestler and multi-sport participant.
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1949–1952Confirmed
Kentucky development
The archive documents Frank’s University of Kentucky development across tackle and offensive-center roles, with historical records listing him as a football letterman in 1950, 1951 and 1952.
Open Kentucky Years →By 1951Source-Limited
Sugar Bowl breakthrough account
A contemporary Furman Bisher column reported that Frank’s first collegiate minutes came in the Sugar Bowl against Oklahoma and that Bear Bryant awarded him a letter for the performance.
See the breakthrough →Jan. 1, 1952Confirmed
Cotton Bowl victory
Kentucky defeated TCU 20–7. Contemporary coverage credited Frank among the defenders who helped spark Kentucky’s defense, and a lineup record placed him among right tackles.
See the Cotton Bowl chapter →1952Confirmed
Drafted by Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Rams selected Frank in the 26th round of the 1952 NFL draft.
Enter the Rams Years →1953Confirmed
Rams rookie season
Frank joined the Rams and later team profiles described him as an outstanding rookie defensive tackle.
See the rookie chapter →1954–1955Confirmed
U.S. Army service interruption
Rams material documents Frank as missing during military service; later team biography material describes two years in military service before his NFL return.
See the career chronology →1956Confirmed
Broken leg in preseason
A Rams profile says Frank broke his leg in the fifth preseason game and was lost for the entire league season.
See the Rams interruption →1957Confirmed
Established Rams defensive tackle
Frank returned as a regular defensive tackle; Rams material described him as a great pass rusher and spirited player.
See the Rams impact →Jan. 30, 1958Confirmed
“The Battering Ram” wrestling phase
An Associated Press report described Frank’s wrestling activity, his earlier “Kentucky Colonel” identity and his new billing as “The Battering Ram.”
Open Wrestling Journey →Mar. 1, 1959Confirmed
Trade to Chicago Cardinals
Contemporary coverage identified Frank as one of the Rams’ first-string veterans sent to the Chicago Cardinals in the Ollie Matson trade.
Enter the Cardinals Years →1959Confirmed
Pro Bowl and All-NFL recognition
Frank received a 1959 Pro Bowl selection and separate second-team All-NFL recognition from the Associated Press and New York Daily News.
See professional honors →1960Confirmed
Sporting News First Team / season-ending injury
The Sporting News selected Frank to its All-NFL First Team. Later that season, a broken leg ended his campaign and contemporary coverage described the Cardinals defense as hurt by his loss.
See the Cardinals peak →1961Confirmed
Return, captaincy and business
Frank returned to the Cardinals. Contemporary features documented his leadership, rehabilitation, insurance income and real-estate development activity.
See the comeback →1962Confirmed
Final Cardinals season
Frank’s verified professional chronology places him with St. Louis through the 1962 season.
See the Cardinals room →1963Confirmed
Philadelphia Eagles chapter
Philadelphia acquired Frank from St. Louis. Eagles records place him in No. 72; October reports say a broken leg put him out for the season.
Open Eagles Years →Aug. 1973Confirmed
Life after sports perspective
Associated Press features quoted Frank discussing education, exposure, employment and the value of athlete connections after professional sports.
See Life After Football →2018Confirmed
Frank Fuller Lineman Award documented
The DuBois Area Touchdown Club documented an award bearing Frank’s name, preserving his lineman identity in local football culture.
See DuBois legacy →2023Confirmed
Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame
Frank was inducted posthumously into the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2023.
See Hall of Fame legacy →Evidence / Verification
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