Russ Francis

United States

Football

B: April 3, 1953

Three Time Pro Bowl Selection

A graduate of the University of Oregon and a first round pick of the Patriots, Francis was the 1976 Rookie of the Year and eventually was selected to three Pro Bowls (1977-'79) while a member of the Patriots. Francis sat out the 1981 season on a sabbatical and returned to join the San Francisco 49ers and be part of the Super Bowl XIX championship team. Francis also set the national high school record of 259'9" in the javelin throw, a record that lasted for 17 years.

SUPERSTARS RECORD
EVENT
PLACE POINTS MONEY
EVENT WINS
1980 Preliminary 4

2

33

$8,300

Swimming, Golf, Rowing
1980 Final

2

33

$24,900

Weight Lifting, Rowing
1980 Worlds
7
19 1/2
$5,850
None
TOTALS
85 1/2
$39,050
5

PERSONAL BESTS
Tennis
5th
1980 Worlds
Swimming - 100 Yards
59.00
1980 Worlds
Weight Lifting
265
1980 Worlds
Rowing
39.45
1980 Final
100 Yard Dash
11.1e
1980 Worlds
Obstacle Course
24.73
1980 Final
Points Scored

33

1980 Preliminary 4
1980 Final


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