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Frank G. McCormick (November 5, 1894 – March 24, 1976) was the first South Dakotan to play professional football. He played from 1920 until 1921, with the Akron Pros and the Cincinnati Celts of the American Professional Football Association (the league changed the name to the National Football League in 1922).[1] Originally a guard, Frank was made a wingback by the Pros.[2] He won an AFPA championship with Akron in 1920.^{[citation needed]}

Frank McCormick

Personal information
Born:	(1894-11-05)November 5, 1894 Genoa, Nebraska
Died:	March 24, 1976(1976-03-24) (aged 81) Orange County, California
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:	Wagner (SD)
College:	South Dakota (1912–1916)
Position:	Halfback, Wingback
Career history
Akron Pros (1920–1921) Cincinnati Celts (1921)
Career highlights and awards
NFL champion (1920)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing touchdowns: 3 Games played: 11 Games started: 9
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Before playing professional football, McCormick played college football at the University of South Dakota. He played with the Coyotes from 1912 until 1916. In 1973, McCormick was inducted into the Coyote Sports Hall of Fame.[3] He was also 1 of 995 NFL personnel who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.[4]

References

External links

• Frank McCormick at Find a Grave

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