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Gore with the San Francisco 49ers in 2012
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| Position: | Football personnel advisor | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | May 14, 1983 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 212 lb (96 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Coral Gables Senior (Coral Gables, Florida) |
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| College: | Miami (FL) (2001–2004) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2005 / Round: 3 / Pick: 65 | ||||||||||||
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Franklin Gore Sr. (born May 14, 1983) is a former professional football running back. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. Frank Gore spent most of his career with the San Francisco 49ers. He is known for being one of the top rushers in NFL history. He ranks third in career rushing yards. His long career was special for a running back. He holds the record for most games played by a running back.
Gore played college football for the Miami Hurricanes. The 49ers picked him in the third round of the 2005 NFL draft. During his 10 years with the 49ers, he became the team's all-time rushing leader. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl five times. He also led the National Football Conference (NFC) in rushing yards in 2006. He played in Super Bowl XLVII in 2012. After leaving San Francisco in 2014, Gore played for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and New York Jets. He is part of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.
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Early Life and High School Football
Frank Gore was born on May 14, 1983, in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Coconut Grove. He went to Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, Florida. There, he played running back on the school's football team. He had some amazing games. In one game, he rushed for 293 yards and two touchdowns. In the very next game, he broke that record with 319 yards and six touchdowns.
In his senior year (2000), Gore set several records for Dade County. He rushed for 2,997 yards and scored 39 touchdowns. Many colleges wanted him to play for them. He was ranked as the fourth-best player in Florida. He was also 18th nationally. Frank chose to attend the University of Miami to stay close to home. This was important because his mother was battling kidney disease.
College Career at Miami
Frank Gore received a scholarship to play at the University of Miami. He played under head coach Larry Coker.
Freshman Season (2001)
As a freshman in 2001, Gore was a backup running back. He played alongside Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee. He had a great first year. He rushed for 562 yards and scored five touchdowns. He averaged 9.1 yards per carry. His team, the Miami Hurricanes, won the National Championship that year. Sporting News named him the Big East Freshman of the Year.
Injuries and Return (2002-2004)
In 2002, Gore tore a ligament in his left knee during practice. He missed the entire season recovering. He returned in 2003 but tore the same ligament again, ending his season early. Despite these injuries, Gore worked hard to come back.
In 2004, he led the Miami team in carries, rushing yards, and touchdowns. He had a game-winning touchdown run against Florida State. He finished the season with 945 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.
Overall, in 28 college games, Gore rushed for 1,975 yards and 17 touchdowns. He was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.
Collegiate Statistics
| Frank Gore | Rushing | Receiving | ||||||||
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| Season | Team | GP | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD |
| 2001 | Miami (FL) | 11 | 62 | 562 | 9.1 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 |
| 2003 | Miami (FL) | 5 | 89 | 468 | 5.3 | 4 | 12 | 105 | 8.8 | 0 |
| 2004 | Miami (FL) | 12 | 197 | 945 | 4.8 | 8 | 10 | 106 | 10.6 | 0 |
| Career | 28 | 348 | 1,975 | 5.7 | 17 | 23 | 225 | 9.8 | 0 | |
Professional Football Career
Frank Gore was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 2005. He was the 65th player picked overall.
San Francisco 49ers (2005–2014)
Starting Strong (2005-2006)
Gore played in 14 games in his rookie year (2005). He led the 49ers in rushing with 608 yards and three touchdowns. He had his first 100-yard game against the Houston Texans.
In 2006, Gore became the main running back. He had an amazing season, rushing for a team-record 1,695 yards. He also set a team record with 2,180 total yards. He led the NFC in rushing yards. He had nine games where he rushed for over 100 yards. This broke another team record. Gore was chosen for his first Pro Bowl that year. He was nicknamed "The Inconvenient Truth."
Consistent Performer (2007-2010)
In 2007, Gore signed a new contract. He rushed for 1,102 yards and five touchdowns. His mother passed away that year, but he still played well.
In 2008, he rushed for over 1,000 yards again. He became the first 49ers running back to rush for 1,000 yards in three straight seasons.
In 2009, Gore had a huge game against the Seattle Seahawks. He rushed for 206 yards and two long touchdowns. He was only the second player in NFL history to have two touchdowns of 75 yards or more in one game. He made his second Pro Bowl. He scored a career-high 10 rushing touchdowns.
The 2010 season was cut short for Gore due to a hip injury. He still had 853 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Playoff Runs and Records (2011-2014)
In 2011, the 49ers hired Jim Harbaugh as their new coach. The team focused on a strong running game and defense. Gore rushed for 1,211 yards. He became the 49ers' all-time leading rusher, passing Joe Perry. He made his third Pro Bowl. The 49ers made the playoffs for the first time since 2002.
In 2012, Gore rushed for 1,214 yards and eight touchdowns. He became the 49ers' all-time leader in rushing touchdowns. He made his fourth Pro Bowl. The 49ers reached Super Bowl XLVII. Gore rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown in the Super Bowl, but the 49ers lost a close game.
In 2013, many wondered if Gore, at 30, was too old. But he proved them wrong. He rushed for 1,128 yards and nine touchdowns. He helped the 49ers reach the NFC Championship game again. He made his fifth Pro Bowl.
In 2014, Gore reached 10,000 career rushing yards. He finished the season with 1,106 yards. He also became the 20th player in NFL history to rush for 11,000 career yards. This was his last season with the 49ers.
Indianapolis Colts (2015–2017)
In 2015, Gore signed with the Indianapolis Colts. He rushed for 967 yards and six touchdowns. He played all 16 games. He became the NFL's active leader in career rushing yards.
In 2016, Gore rushed for 1,025 yards. This was his ninth season with over 1,000 rushing yards. He joined NFL legends like Emmitt Smith and Walter Payton in this achievement. He also passed Jim Brown in career rushing yards.
In 2017, Gore continued to climb the all-time rushing list. He passed Jerome Bettis and LaDainian Tomlinson. He finished the season with 961 rushing yards. He became the fifth player in NFL history to reach 14,000 career rushing yards.
Miami Dolphins (2018)
In 2018, Gore signed with his hometown team, the Miami Dolphins. He passed Curtis Martin for fourth-most rushing yards all time. He rushed for 722 yards in 14 games before a foot injury ended his season. This was his only season without a rushing touchdown.
Buffalo Bills (2019)
In 2019, Gore signed with the Buffalo Bills. He became the fourth player in NFL history to reach 15,000 rushing yards. He also passed Barry Sanders for third place all time in rushing yards. This was Gore's 15th season with at least 500 rushing yards, an NFL record. He was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-Decade Team for the 2010s.
New York Jets (2020)
In 2020, Gore signed with the New York Jets. He set the NFL record for most games played by a running back (241 games). He finished the season as the Jets' leading rusher with 653 yards.
Retirement
On June 2, 2022, Frank Gore officially retired from the NFL. He signed a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers. He retired with exactly 16,000 career rushing yards.
NFL Career Statistics
Regular Season
| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fumbles | Other TDs | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | |||
| 2005 | SF | 14 | 1 | 127 | 608 | 4.8 | 72T | 3 | 15 | 131 | 8.7 | 47 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 2006 | SF | 16 | 16 | 312 | 1,695 | 5.4 | 72 | 8 | 61 | 485 | 8.0 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 5 | — |
| 2007 | SF | 15 | 15 | 260 | 1,102 | 4.2 | 43T | 5 | 53 | 436 | 8.2 | 23T | 1 | 4 | 3 | — |
| 2008 | SF | 14 | 14 | 240 | 1,036 | 4.3 | 41T | 6 | 43 | 373 | 8.7 | 26 | 2 | 6 | 3 | — |
| 2009 | SF | 14 | 14 | 229 | 1,120 | 4.9 | 80T | 10 | 52 | 406 | 7.8 | 48 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — |
| 2010 | SF | 11 | 11 | 203 | 853 | 4.2 | 64 | 3 | 46 | 452 | 9.8 | 41 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — |
| 2011 | SF | 16 | 15 | 282 | 1,211 | 4.3 | 55 | 8 | 17 | 114 | 6.7 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 2012 | SF | 16 | 16 | 258 | 1,214 | 4.7 | 37 | 8 | 28 | 234 | 8.4 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | SF | 16 | 16 | 276 | 1,128 | 4.1 | 51 | 9 | 16 | 141 | 8.8 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 3 | — |
| 2014 | SF | 16 | 16 | 255 | 1,106 | 4.3 | 52T | 4 | 11 | 111 | 10.1 | 55T | 1 | 2 | 2 | — |
| 2015 | IND | 16 | 16 | 260 | 967 | 3.7 | 37T | 6 | 34 | 267 | 7.9 | 34 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — |
| 2016 | IND | 16 | 16 | 263 | 1,025 | 3.9 | 22 | 4 | 38 | 277 | 7.3 | 49 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2017 | IND | 16 | 16 | 261 | 961 | 3.7 | 21 | 3 | 29 | 245 | 8.4 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | MIA | 14 | 14 | 156 | 722 | 4.6 | 39 | 0 | 12 | 124 | 10.3 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | BUF | 16 | 8 | 166 | 599 | 3.6 | 41 | 2 | 13 | 100 | 7.7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | NYJ | 15 | 14 | 187 | 653 | 3.5 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 89 | 5.6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Career | 241 | 218 | 3,735 | 16,000 | 4.3 | 80T | 81 | 484 | 3,985 | 8.2 | 55 | 18 | 47 | 31 | 1 | |
Postseason
| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2011 | SF | 2 | 2 | 29 | 163 | 5.6 | 42 | 0 | 13 | 83 | 6.4 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | SF | 3 | 3 | 63 | 319 | 5.1 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SF | 3 | 3 | 48 | 164 | 3.4 | 39 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BUF | 1 | 1 | 8 | 22 | 2.8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Career | 9 | 9 | 148 | 668 | 4.5 | 42 | 7 | 18 | 167 | 9.3 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Career Achievements and Records
Frank Gore has many impressive awards and records:
- 5-time Pro Bowl selection (2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013)
- Second-team All-Pro in 2006
- NFC Champion in 2012
- Named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- Won the Art Rooney Award in 2016 for sportsmanship
- Member of the San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame
- BCS national champion with Miami in 2001
He holds several NFL records:
- Most seasons with 1,200 yards from scrimmage: 12
- Most consecutive seasons with at least 500 rushing yards: 16
- Most career games played by an NFL running back: 241
- One of only four running backs in NFL history with 15,000 career rushing yards. The others are Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, and Barry Sanders.
- Third all-time in career rushing yards.
He also holds many San Francisco 49ers team records:
- Most rushing yards in a career: 11,073
- Most rushing yards in a single game: 212 (in 2006)
- Most 100-yard rushing games in a season: 9 (in 2006)
Boxing Career
After his football career, Frank Gore started boxing as a heavyweight. In 2021, he had an exhibition match against former NBA player Deron Williams. He made his professional boxing debut on May 14, 2022. He won that match by knockout.
Professional Boxing Record
| 2 fights | 2 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Joshua Romero | TKO | 1 (4) | December 3, 2022 | San Antonio, Texas | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Olaseyinde Olorunsola | KO | 4 (4) | May 14, 2022 | Biloxi, Mississippi |
Exhibition Boxing Record
| 1 fight | 0 wins | 1 loss |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Deron Williams | SD | 4 | Dec 18, 2021 | Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
Football Advisor Role
On July 29, 2023, the 49ers hired Frank Gore to join their team office. He now works as a football advisor for the club.
Personal Life and Family
Frank Gore Sr.'s oldest son, Frank Gore Jr., was born in 2002. He was born while Gore Sr. was in college. Frank Gore Jr. also became a running back, following in his father's footsteps. Frank Gore Sr. didn't plan for his son to play football. He said his son could do whatever he wanted. But he knew his son would play football after seeing him as a kid.
Because of his NFL career, Frank Gore Sr. couldn't watch his son play local football games much. This changed when he returned to Miami in 2018. In 2019, Frank Gore Jr. decided to play college football at University of Southern Mississippi. In 2024, Gore Jr. signed with the Buffalo Bills. Frank Gore Sr. was very proud and praised the Bills for signing his son.
Community Work
On April 12, 2018, Frank Gore was honored by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. He was given the 'Keys to the City'. The Mayor said Gore "symbolizes the very soul of [Miami]." He also said Gore was a product of the West Grove, where many families grew up together. Gore asked his family and friends to stand and be honored too. He wanted to thank those who helped him through tough times. He mentioned growing up in a small apartment with many people. April 12 was named "Frank Gore Day" in Miami.
See also
- List of National Football League career rushing yards leaders
- List of National Football League career rushing touchdowns leaders
- List of National Football League career all-purpose yards leaders
- List of National Football League career rushing attempts leaders
- List of NFL players by games played
