Red Franklin

Norman C. "Red" Franklin (December 13, 1911 – May 16, 1947) was an American football running back who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1935–1937. He played college football at Oregon State University, earning All-American honors in 1933 . He played in 14 games over three seasons for the Dodgers. He was born in Hope, Rhode Island.[1]

Red Franklin
Born:(1911-12-13)December 13, 1911
Hope, Rhode Island
Died:May 16, 1947(1947-05-16) (aged 35)
Linn County, Oregon
Career information
Position(s)Running back
CollegeOregon State
Career history
As player
1935–1937Brooklyn Dodgers
Honors1933 All-American
Oregon Sports Hall of Fame (1980)
Oregon State University Sports Hall of Fame (1991)

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