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Hall of Fame

Franklin Kidd

Franklin Kidd

  • Class
    1965
  • Induction
    2013
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Track & Field (M)

Inducted 2013

  • Tight end on the 1961, 1962, 1963 Mason-Dixon Conference Championship football team
  • Tight end on the 1962, 1963 Middle Atlantic Conference Championship football team
  • 1964 Baltimore Sun All-State
  • 1964 Mason-Dixon Conference Most Valuable Player
  • 1964 All-Mason-Dixon Conference
  • 7 career wins track & field
  • Held 2 program records (330y hurdles, javelin)
  • Also ranked #3 in 120y hurdles and #6 in 220y hurdles
  • Commissioned to the U.S. Army upon graduation
  • Starting member of the undefeated (9-0) U.S. Army 2nd Division football team in Korea in 1966
  • He was unanimously voted to the 1st Team Stars & Stripes All 8th Army All Star football team
  • Leading the league in total touchdown receptions (10) and receiving yards (344)
  • Coached championship Army boxing and baseball teams
  • Frank signed a professional football contract with the Washington Redskins as a tight end but was unable to compete due to military obligations
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