Chet Franklin

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Chester A. Franklin (born March 19, 1935) is a former American football player, coach, and executive. He won two Super Bowls in his career, both as a member of the Oakland Raiders.

Early life

Chet Franklin was born on March 19, 1935, in Ontario, Oregon. He went to Elko High School. He helped them make the State Championship his senior year and was named All-State.^[1]

College career

Franklin went to

From 1960 to 1962 he served multiple roles with the Oklahoma Sooners.^[3][4]

Colorado

He was named an assistant coach for the University of Colorado in 1963.^[5] He was there from 1963 to 1970. He was their offensive coordinator from 1969 to 1970. In 1970, he was interviewed to be the head coach at TCU, but did not get the job.^[6]

San Francisco 49ers

His first season of

In 1975, he was named the offensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs.^[2][7] He was the coordinator for two seasons. He was demoted to linebackers coach in 1977.^[2]

New Orleans Saints

In 1978 and 1979, he was the defensive backs coach for the New Orleans Saints.^[2]

Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders

In 1980, he was named the defensive backs coach of the Oakland Raiders. He held that position for 7 seasons and won 2 Super Bowls.^[2]

San Diego Chargers

In 1987, he became the director of pro personnel for the San Diego Chargers. He had that position until 1990.

Berlin Thunder

He was the director of pro personnel for the

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

From 1994 to 1998, he held positions with the New Orleans Saints. He was the director of PR and college scouting from 1994 to 1996, and their assistant GM from 1997 to 1998. He was going to be named the interim head coach of the Saints in 1996, but declined.^[8]

Oakland Raiders (second stint)

In 1999 he returned to the Oakland Raiders as an executive. He was later a scout.

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