Frank Cornish
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| Position: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||
| Died: | August 22, 2008 (aged 40) Southlake, Texas, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 287 lb (130 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Chicago (IL) Mt. Carmel | ||||
| College: | UCLA | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1990 / Round: 6 / Pick: 143 | ||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||
Frank Edgar Cornish IV (September 24, 1967 – August 22, 2008) was an
Early years
Cornish attended
He accepted a football scholarship from the University of California, Los Angeles. As a redshirt freshman he became a starter at guard for the last four games of the 1986 season, after Jim Alexander fractured his hand.
As a sophomore, he was named the starting
Professional career
San Diego Chargers
Cornish was selected by the
Dallas Cowboys (first stint)
On April 2,
In 1993, Stepnoski suffered a knee injury in the 13th game of the season against the Minnesota Vikings that required surgery. Cornish replaced him in three games, until he was passed on the depth chart by John Gesek for the Playoffs and Super Bowl XXVIII.[7]
Minnesota Vikings
On July 11, 1994, he was signed to a one-year contract by the Minnesota Vikings to replace Adam Schreiber.[8] He was beaten by Jeff Christy and played sparingly as the long snapper in 7 games. He was released on November 10.[9]
Dallas Cowboys (second stint)
On November 21,
Jacksonville Jaguars
On August 5,
Philadelphia Eagles
On November 21, 1995, the Philadelphia Eagles signed him as a free agent.[13] He appeared in 2 games and wasn't re-signed after the season.
Personal life
Cornish died of heart disease in his sleep at his home on August 22, 2008. Cornish lived in
References
- ^ "Ex-mt. Carmel Player Cornish Has Super Time With Cowboys". Chicago Tribune. January 26, 1993. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ Dodds, Tracy (November 20, 1987). "BATTLE FOR THE ROSE BOWL : UCLA vs. USC : UCLA CENTER FRANK CORNISH : He Fills the Bill to the Letter". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "1990 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ Drooz, Alan (November 7, 1991). "Cornish Probably Back in Lineup After Injury to Hall". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Cowboys sign Cornish, but lose Hendrix". Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Dorsett's son to make history in Super Bowl". Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Gesek to start at center". Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ Roberts, Selena (November 11, 1994). "Backup center Cornish gets released". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ Willis, George (November 22, 1994). "PRO FOOTBALL; Cowboys May Wish Upon a Quarterback". The New York Times. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Jaguars sign Cornish and Thomas". Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Frustration growing for winless Jaguars". Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : 49ers Make Up After Near-Fight". Los Angeles Times. 22 November 1995. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "Former Cowboys lineman Cornish dies". AP. 24 August 2008. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
