Francis Peay facts for kids
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| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 23, 1944 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died: | September 21, 2013 (aged 69) St. Louis, Missouri |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Schenley (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) |
| College: | Missouri |
| NFL Draft: | 1966 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10 |
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| Career: | 13–51–2 (.212) |
Francis G. Peay (born May 23, 1944 – died September 21, 2013) was an important person in American football. He was a skilled player who played as an offensive tackle. Later, he became a head coach for college and professional teams.
Playing Football: Francis Peay's Career
Francis Peay started his football journey in college. He played college football for the University of Missouri. He was a very talented player.
After college, Francis Peay was chosen in the first round of the 1966 NFL Draft. This meant he was one of the top players picked that year. The New York Giants picked him to play for their team. He played for the Giants from 1966 to 1967.
Later, he also played for two other famous teams. He played for the Green Bay Packers from 1968 to 1972. Then, he joined the Kansas City Chiefs for the 1973 and 1974 seasons. As an offensive tackle, his job was to protect his team's quarterback and help the running backs gain yards.
Coaching Football: Leading Teams
After his playing days were over, Francis Peay decided to become a coach. He started coaching at the college level. From 1986 to 1991, he was the head football coach at Northwestern University.
Being a head coach at Northwestern was a big achievement. Francis Peay was the second black head coach in the Big Ten Conference. This was an important step for diversity in college football. The coach before him, Dennis Green, was the first.
During his time at Northwestern, his team had 13 wins, 51 losses, and two ties. This record placed him 12th in total wins for Northwestern coaches. After leaving Northwestern in 1991, he continued coaching. He spent two seasons as the defensive line coach for the Indianapolis Colts. He worked under head coach Ted Marchibroda there.
Francis Peay passed away on September 21, 2013, when he was 69 years old. He left behind a legacy as both a player and a coach in American football.
