Frank Claud "Tex" Coker was an American football center.
10 Facts About Frank Coker
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Frank Coker played four seasons for the Wilmington Clippers of the American Association.
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Frank Coker was born on March 18,1911, in San Angelo, Texas.
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Frank Coker was there from 1933 to 1936 before playing professionally.
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Frank Coker did not make the roster and was then sent to their new farm team, the Wilmington Clippers.
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Frank Coker changed his number from 33 to 44 in 1939 as the Clippers joined the American Association.
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Frank Coker played in 13 games in '39, starting 10, and was named All-AA.
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Frank Coker started 9 games in 1940 before being called to the Texas National Guard and later the United States Army in World War II.
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Frank Coker was seriously injured after the Invasion of Italy and was then awarded the Purple Heart and two Oak leaf clusters.
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Frank Coker died on September 11,1991, at the age of 80 in Texas.