Frank Sillin Explained

Number:14, 18
Position:Back
Birth Date:15 May 1903
Birth Place:Wapakoneta, Ohio, U.S.
Death Place:Montgomery County, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:179
High School:Stivers (Dayton, Ohio)
College:Western Maryland
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Statlabel1:Games
Statvalue1:17

Frank P. Sillin (May 15, 1903 – December 29, 1932) was an American football player. He played college football at Western Maryland College (now known as McDaniel College) as a fullback from 1924 to 1926 and was captain of the school's 1926 team.[1] He later professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a back for the Dayton Triangles. He appeared in 17 NFL games, 12 as a starter, during the 1921, 1927, 1928, and 1929 seasons.[2] He died in 1932 at age 29 of influenza and pneumonia.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Dayton Boy Named Western Maryland Grid Captain. The Dayton Herald. December 17, 1925. 25. Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Frank Sillin. Sports Reference LLC. Pro-Football-Reference.com. July 23, 2020.
  3. News: Frank P. Sillin Dead After Short Illness. The Dayton Herald. December 29, 1932. 1. Newspapers.com.