Frank G. Anderson (May 24, 1928 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — September 28, 1983 in Edmonton, Alberta) was a professional Canadian football player who played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners from 1947 to 1950. Anderson played under legendary college football coach Bud Wilkinson. The Sooners, from 1947 to 1950, lost only three games. The first in 1948, undefeated in 1949, losing the Sugar Bowl in 1951 following the 1950 season. The Sooners won consecutive Sugar Bowl Championships in 1949 and 1950. Anderson was named All-American in 1950.
Anderson joined fellow Sooner quarterback Claude Arnold in Edmonton for the 1952 season. Anderson played from 1952 to 1957 with the Edmonton Eskimos, during which time, he earned the nickname "Blood & Guts" for his tough on field performance. During his time with the Eskimos, Frank was a 5-time defensive All-star. Also during his tenure, the Eskimos played in the 1952 Grey Cup, losing to the Toronto Argonauts. From 1954 through 1956, the Eskimos won three Grey Cups in a row; all were played against the Montreal Alouettes led by legendary quarterback Sam 'The Rifle' Etcheverry. Anderson was inducted (posthumously) onto the Commonwealth Stadium Wall of Honour in October 1985, the 8th former player honored.
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Edmonton Eskimos 42nd Grey Cup Champions
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- 14 Oscar Kruger
- 15 Norman Kwong
- 18 Rollie Miles
- 24 Johnny Bright
- 39 Steve Mendryk
- 40 Eagle Keys
- 41 Bill Briggs
- 42 Bob Dean
- 43 Don Barry
- 52 Frank Morris
- 53 Jim Quondamatteo
- 54 Frank Smith
- 55 Roger Nelson
- 59 Mike King
- 60 Ray McLeod
- 62 Bill Zock
- 63 Jim Weatherall
- 66 Leon Manley
- 70 Frank Anderson
- 71 Steve Bendiak
- 74 Rollin Prather
- 80 Rod Pantages
- 81 Earl Lindley
- 83 Laurie Hodgson
- 84 Ted Tully
- 85 Glen Lippman
- 87 Al Bryant
- 90 Bernie Faloney
- 91 Jackie Parker
- 92 Ray Willsey
- 93 Glenn McWhinney
- 94 Bob Hayton
- 96 Don Simon
- 97 Dave West
- 99 Claude Arnold
- Line Coach: Cliff Speegle
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Edmonton Eskimos 43rd Grey Cup Champions
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- 14 Oscar Kruger
- 15 Norman Kwong
- 18 Rollie Miles
- 20 Gino Fracas
- 24 Johnny Bright
- 39 Steve Mendryk
- 41 Bill Briggs
- 42 Bob Dean
- 43 Don Barry
- 50 Art Walker
- 51 Roy Stevenson
- 52 Frank Morris
- 53 Jim Quondamatteo
- 55 Kurt Burris
- 59 Mike King
- 60 Rollie Cook
- 64 Mike Volcan
- 65 Dale Meinert
- 66 Don Glantz
- 67 Jack Lamb
- 70 Frank Anderson
- 71 Steve Bendiak
- 74 Rupe Andrews
- 75 Bob Heydenfeldt
- 80 Bob Kimoff
- 81 Earl Lindley
- 82 Con Kelly
- 83 Laurie Hodgson
- 84 Ted Tully
- 85 Leigh McMillan
- 86 John Woyat
- 87 Don Getty
- 91 Jackie Parker
- 92 Ray Willsey
- 96 Don Simon
- 97 Dave West
- Assistant Coaches: Eagle Keys
- Ray Prochaska
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Edmonton Eskimos 44th Grey Cup Champions
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- 14 Oscar Kruger
- 15 Norman Kwong
- 18 Rollie Miles
- 20 Gino Fracas
- 23 Jim Shipka
- 24 Johnny Bright
- 39 Steve Mendryk
- 41 Bill Briggs
- 42 Bob Dean
- 43 Don Barry
- 50 Art Walker
- 51 Roy Stevenson
- 52 Frank Morris
- 53 Hal Krebs
- 55 Kurt Burris
- 56 Mike Kmech
- 59 Mike King
- 60 Rollie Cook
- 64 Mike Volcan
- 65 Dale Meinert
- 66 Roger Nelson
- 70 Frank Anderson
- 71 Steve Bendiak
- 74 Bill Rowekamp
- 75 Bill Walker
- 77 Joe Mobra
- 78 Bill Smith
- 80 Bob Kimoff
- 81 Earl Lindley
- 82 Con Kelly
- 83 Laurie Hodgson
- 84 Ted Tully
- 85 Leigh McMillan
- 86 John Woyat
- 87 Don Getty
- 91 Jackie Parker
- 96 Don Simon
- Assistant Coaches: Eagle Keys
- Ray Prochaska
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Anderson, Frank |
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Canadian football player |
| Date of birth |
1928 |
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| Date of death |
1983 |
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