Ken Frost
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| Position: | Franklin (TN) | ||
| College: | Tennessee | ||
| Undrafted: | 1961 | ||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Carroll Kenneth Frost (born November 17, 1938, died January 26, 2021) was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Tennessee.
Early years
Frost attended
In 1961, he was suspended after not meeting the school's academic requirements and left school before his college eligibility was over to join the
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Frost was signed as an
He became a starter at defensive tackle in his second season,[5] but suffered torn ligaments in his right knee during the third game against the Los Angeles Rams and was lost for the year.[6] The injury would eventually end his career.
On May 13, 1963, he was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a third round draft choice (#39-Roger Pillath).[7]
Cleveland Browns
Frost was waived by the Cleveland Browns on September 3, 1963.[8]
Personal life
In 1963, he sued the Dallas Cowboys because of the medical treatment he received for his injured knee.[9]
Frost died on January 26, 2021.[10]
References
- ^ Organ, Mike (November 21, 2018). "Nashville's next 50 greatest high school football players". The Tennessean. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "SEC Schools Lose Three Top Tackles". The Free Lance-Star. Associated Press. June 20, 1961. Retrieved February 3, 2018 – via Google News.
- ^ "Floridian Puts Volts In The Vols". St. Petersburg Times. August 8, 1961. Retrieved February 3, 2018 – via Google News.
- ^ "Pro League Frosh Make It On Quality". Archived from the original on May 10, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas' Timetable Hits Snag". Star-News. UPI. August 27, 1962. Retrieved February 3, 2018 – via Google News.
- ^ "Frost On Reserve". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. October 13, 1962. Retrieved February 3, 2018 – via Google News.
- ^ "Browns Acquire Tackle Frost From Cowboys". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Pros Make Cuts Galor". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Frost Sues Dallas Teams". Gadsden Times. UPI. September 22, 1963. Retrieved February 3, 2018 – via Google News.
- ^ "Obituary: Carroll Kenneth Frost". Williamson Herald. January 28, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2024.