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Russ Francis Children: Meet His 2 Children – Russ Francis, born on April 3, 1953, was a prominent American professional football player celebrated for his 13-season tenure in the National Football League (NFL), notably playing for the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers.
During his illustrious NFL career, Francis accumulated impressive stats, concluding with 393 receptions, 5,262 yards, and 40 touchdowns. His outstanding contributions led to his induction into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1993. In recognition of his impact, the Professional Football Researchers Association honored Francis with inclusion in the PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2021.
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Russ Francis Children: Meet His 2 Children
Russ Francis and his wife, Judy enjoyed parenthood before Russ’ sudden and untimely death. He reportedly had two children – a son and a daughter. The names of his children are Grant Francis and Annabel Francis. Aside from their names, little is known about them.
Russ Francis commenced his high school journey at Kailua High School in Hawaii and later graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in Oregon. Excelling as a javelin thrower, he set a national high school record, a feat that remained unbroken until 1988. His athletic prowess extended to being a decathlete for Pleasant Hill.
At the University of Oregon, Francis, standing at an impressive 6 feet 6 inches, showcased his skills in javelin throwing and played 14 games of varsity football. In pursuit of his NFL dreams, he completed his collegiate eligibility at Oregon State University.
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Noteworthy moments in Francis’s NFL career include his time with the New England Patriots from 1975 to 1980, where he secured a Pro Bowl selection for three consecutive seasons (1977–1979). A standout performance came in 1976 when, during a victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he caught a 38-yard touchdown pass and accumulated a career-best 139 yards receiving. In 1980, he made significant contributions, catching passes in wins over the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins.
Francis’s retirement from professional football occurred after the 1980 season, influenced by issues such as contractual disputes and the paralysis of his close friend and teammate, Darryl Stingley. A trade to the San Francisco 49ers and later a return to the Patriots marked the latter part of his NFL journey.
Aside from football, Russ Francis ventured into other realms, including professional wrestling and politics. He qualified for The Superstars finals and participated in WrestleMania 2’s battle royal. In 2000, he entered the political arena, challenging incumbent Patsy Mink for Hawaii’s 2nd congressional district but was unsuccessful.
Post-retirement, Russ Francis engaged in media hosting, presenting “The Russ Francis Show” and “Forever West Outdoors.” His contributions to football earned him a well-deserved induction into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
Source: www.ghgossip.com
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