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Bishop Strickland

1927 – 1997

American football player

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Lived 1927 – 1997 (aged 70). Bishop Strickland was an American american football player.

Frank Bishop Strickland (January 4, 1927 – December 15, 1997) was an American professional football fullback who played for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks and was selected by the 49ers in the sixth round of the 1951 NFL draft.

Early life Frank Bishop Strickland was born on January 4, 1927, in Mullins, South Carolina. He played high school football at Mullins High School. He earned all-state honors all four seasons, and Associated Press second-team All-Southern Conference honors in 1949. At the conclusion of his college career, he played in the Senior Bowl and North–South Shrine Game.

Professional career Strickland was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round, with the 64th overall pick, of the 1951 NFL draft. He played in nine games for the 49ers during the 1951 season in a reserve role, recording 34 carries for 165 yards, two fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one kick return for 14 yards. Strickland died on December 15, 1997.

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Who was Bishop Strickland?

American football player (1927-1997)

When was Bishop Strickland born?

Bishop Strickland was born on 4 January 1927 in Mullins.

When did Bishop Strickland die?

Bishop Strickland died on 15 December 1997.

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Bishop Strickland was an american football player.

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Bishop Strickland was American.

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· Wikipedia: Bishop Strickland

· Wikidata: Q108054071

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