Frank Purnell facts for kids
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||||||||
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| Born: | April 5, 1933 Sweatman, Mississippi |
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| Died: | April 19, 2007 (aged 74) Winona, Mississippi |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Spring Hill (Sweatman, Mississippi) |
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| College: | Alcorn A&M | ||||||||||
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Franklin Deland Purnell (born April 5, 1933 – died April 19, 2007) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally as a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers during the 1957 NFL season. After his playing career, Purnell became the head football coach at his old college, Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College. This school is now known as Alcorn State University. He coached there from 1960 to 1963.
Playing Days
Frank Purnell was a strong player who played as a fullback. A fullback is a position in American football. They often block for other players or run with the ball. He played for the Green Bay Packers during the 1957 NFL season. During his time with the Packers, he had 5 rushing attempts for 22 yards. He also caught 2 passes for 16 yards.
Coaching Career
After his time as a player, Frank Purnell went back to his college. He became the head football coach at Alcorn A&M. This school is now called Alcorn State University. He coached the Alcorn A&M Braves from 1960 to 1963.
During his four years as head coach, his team had a total record of 14 wins and 20 losses. In 1960 and 1961, his teams were champions of the South Central Athletic Conference. This shows he had some success leading his college team.
