Frank Nunley
| Date of birth | October 1, 1945 |
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| Place of birth | 1967 / Round: 3 / Pick 62 |
| Career history | |
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| 1967–1976 | San Francisco 49ers |
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Frank Hembre Nunley (October 1, 1945 – June 26, 2024), nicknamed "Fudge Hammer",[1][2] was a former American football linebacker. He played college football at the University of Michigan from 1964 to 1966 and professional football for the San Francisco 49ers from 1967 to 1976.
Early years
Nunley was born in
Belleville High School in Belleville, Michigan.[3]
University of Michigan
Nunley played college football for the University of Michigan from 1964 to 1966.[4] He was selected by the Associated Press as a first-team linebacker on its 1966 All-Big Ten Conference football team.[5] He was inducted into the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1989.
San Francisco 49ers
Nunley was selected by the
NFL championship games, losing both times to the Dallas Cowboys
.
Later years
After retiring from football, Nunley lived in Los Altos, California, and sold electronics for Sanmina-SCA.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Linebacker Frank Nunley Key to 'Frisco Defense". The Spartanburg Herald. December 29, 1971. p. B5.
- ^ a b "Nunley: Looks Are Deceiving". Gadsden Times. December 25, 1972. p. 18.
- ^ a b "Frank Nunley". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- ^ "All-Time Football Roster Database". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- ^ "Spartans Put Eight On All-Big Ten". Sarasota Herald-Tribune (AP story). November 24, 1966. p. 29.
- ISBN 978-1613210451.