Frank Wayne Marsh
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| Position | Defensive back | ||||
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| Born | June 19, 1940 La Grande, Oregon, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Wallowa (OR) | ||||
| College | Oregon State | ||||
| NFL draft | 1963 (undrafted) | ||||
| Career history | |||||
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |||||
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Frank Wayne Marsh (born June 19, 1940), is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers. He also competed in track at Oregon State University.
Early life
[edit]Born in La Grande, Oregon, Marsh attended Wallowa High School, where he practiced track and football. He played as a halfback in football.
He accepted a track scholarship from Oregon State University, where he ran in the sprint medley relay and the high hurdles.[1][2]
Professional career
[edit]Dallas Cowboys
[edit]On June 27, 1963, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys to be tried at offensive end, although he didn't play college football.[3][4] He was released before the season started on July 18.[5]
Detroit Lions
[edit]In 1966, he was signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions to play defensive back. He was cut on August 25 and later signed to the practice squad.[6] He was released on September 5, 1967.[7]
San Diego Chargers
[edit]In 1967, he was signed by the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League. He played as a defensive back.
Cincinnati Bengals
[edit]In the 1968 AFL expansion draft, he was left unprotected by the Chargers and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals. At training camp he was also tried at running back. He was released on June 28, 1969.[8]
Personal life
[edit]His brother Amos Marsh played professional football for the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Montana Trackmen Disrespect Records". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Tarr Faces Classy High Hurdle Field". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Marsh Recruits Little Brother". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Card Fullback Traded To Dallas". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Lions Down to Maximum 43 Players". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.