14 Facts About Frankie Albert

Frank Cullen Albert was an American professional football player and coach.

Frankie Albert played as a quarterback and punter with the San Francisco 49ers in the All-America Football Conference and later in National Football League.

Frankie Albert played college football for the Stanford Indians, where he led the 1940 football team to an undefeated season and the 1941 Rose Bowl.

Frankie Albert was born in Chicago and attended Glendale High School in Glendale, California.

Frankie Albert went to Stanford University, where he was coached by T formation innovator Clark Shaughnessy.

Frankie Albert was the first college T-formation quarterback in modern football history.

Frankie Albert was a member of Stanford's chapter of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Frankie Albert played his last two seasons competing with Y A Tittle.

In 1950, Frankie Albert was named to the Pro Bowl when the 49ers joined the National Football League.

Frankie Albert had 14 touchdown passes that year, and with his twelfth, he became the third quarterback in NFL history with 100 career touchdown passes, which was the highmark for the position at the time.

In seven pro seasons, Frankie Albert threw for 10,795 yards and 115 touchdowns.

Frankie Albert was named head coach in 1956 by owner Tony Morabito.

Frankie Albert married his high school sweetheart, Martha Barringer, in 1962, and remained married to her for 60 years until his death.

Frankie Albert died on September 4,2002, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.