Dennis Franklin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dennis Franklin
Occupation	Former Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 24, 1953(1953-08-24)
Age	71
Birthplace	Massillon
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Virgo

Dennis Franklin Biography

Dennis Franklin is one of the most popular and richest Former Football Player who was born on August 24, 1953 in Massillon, Ohio, United States.

Before attending the University of Michigan, Franklin drew attention as the talented quarterback of the 1970 Massillon High School Tigers football team. With Franklin at quarterback, the Massillon Tigers outscored opponents, 412–29, and rushed for nearly 3,000 yards (including 363 yards by Franklin) in one season. Franklin also passed for 699 yards, 21.2 yards per completion and 13 touchdowns. The team was blessed with major college football talent. He ran an offense that played eight future NCAA Division I players, including Steve Luke (Ohio State Buckeyes), Larry Harper (Miami Redskins, now RedHawks), Mike Mauger (Wisconsin Badgers, Kent State Golden Flashes) and Willie Spencer (World Football League). Franklin’s older brothers, Walter and Ed, had won state championships with Massillon. In July 2007, he was inducted into the Stark County High School Football Hall of Fame.

Franklin was a member of the Michigan teams coached by Bo Schembechler from 1971 to 1974 and was the starting quarterback from 1972 to 1974. Under Franklin’s leadership at quarterback, Michigan tied with Ohio State for three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles from 1972 to 1974 and finished with 30 wins, 2 losses and 1 tie. Franklin was a First Team All Big Ten quarterback in 1974 and led the team in passing and total offense every year from 1972 to 1974, becoming the second player at Michigan since Tom Harmon to accomplish that feat for three consecutive years.

Dennis Franklin Net Worth

Dennis Franklin is one of the richest Former Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dennis Franklin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Dennis E. Franklin (born August 24, 1953) is a former professional American football player who was drafted by the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) in the 1975 NFL Draft. Prior to playing for the NFL he played college football as a quarterback at the University of Michigan from 1971 to

1974. He was the starting quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines from 1972 to
1975. He was recruited by Michigan after starring for the Massillon High School football team in Ohio. Franklin is known as Michigan’s first black quarterback.

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Who is Dennis Franklin Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Maksat Ranked on the list of most popular Former Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dennis Franklin celebrates birthday on August 24 of every year.

Top Facts about Dennis Franklin

1. Dennis Franklin was a quarterback for the University of Michigan.
2. He led Michigan to three consecutive Big Ten championships.
3. Franklin played in two Rose Bowls, winning one in 1977.
4. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions but never played professionally.
5. Franklin is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in Michigan history.
6. He finished his college career with 4,447 passing yards and 34 touchdowns.
7. Franklin also rushed for 1,327 yards and 16 touchdowns.
8. He was named an All-American in 1976 and Academic All-American in 1977.
9. Franklin’s jersey number (19) has been retired by Michigan football program.
10. After football, he became a successful businessman and motivational speaker.

Who was Michigan's last black quarterback?

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Yards:| 125
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Who was the first black quarterback in the Big Ten?

Under head coach Clarence “Biggie” Munn Thrower became the first black quarterback to play in the Big Ten Conference in 1950 in his first year of varsity eligibility (NCAA rules dictated no freshman on varsity preventing Thrower, who was a freshman in 1949, to play) although during the first two years of his varsity …

How many black quarterbacks has Michigan had?

Franklin: Schembechler Said ‘This Might Be Tough’ One-On-One With UM’s First African-American QB. The University of Michigan has started its 2010 campaign and two African-American quarterbacks, freshman Devin Gardner and sophomore Denard Robinson , are battling sophomore Tate Forcier for playing time.

Where is Devin Gardner now?

Former Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner — who now runs and operates his own quarterback academy — worked with Milton over the summer and talked about some of the things he saw in an interview with Sam Webb of The Michigan Insider. “Joe is an immensely talented guy,” Gardner said.

Has University of Michigan ever had a black quarterback?

Gardner was the last black quarterback at Michigan , and Milton will be the next. Dennis Franklin was Michigan’s first black quarterback (1972-1974), setting the stage for those who followed, Michael Taylor, Demetrius Brown, Denard Robinson and Gardner.