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Frank Youngfleish

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Frank Youngfleish
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Position:Guard, center
Personal information
Born:(1897-05-07)May 7, 1897
Pottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:January 21, 1953(1953-01-21) (aged 55)
Pottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Pottsville
College:Villanova
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:15
Games started:9

Frank Whiting "Yank" Youngfleish (May 7, 1897 – January 21, 1953) was an American professional football and local politician. He played as a guard and center during the early years of the National Football League (NFL). After graduation from Villanova University, where he played college football as a center, Youngfleish joined his hometown Pottsville Maroons for two seasons, in 1926 and 1927.

A native of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Youngfleish served overseas in the United States Army during World War I with the 103rd Engineer Battalion. He later served two terms as a city councilman in Pottsville, as director of public parks and director of finances, and was acting mayor of the city for two years during the illness of Claude A. Lord. Youngfleish died on January 21, 1953, at Pottsville Hospital.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "F. Youngfleish Dies; Ex-City Councilman". Pottsville Republican. Pottsville, Pennsylvania. January 22, 1953. p. 1. Retrieved September 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  2. ^ "Youngfleish Dies— (continued)". Pottsville Republican. Pottsville, Pennsylvania. January 22, 1953. p. 26. Retrieved September 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  3. ^ "Frank Youngfleish Dies, Former Villanova Player". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. United Press. January 23, 1953. p. 33. Retrieved September 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
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