Chet Franklin

Chester A. Franklin (born March 19, 1935) is an American former football player, coach, and executive. He won two Super Bowls in his career, both as a member of the Oakland Raiders.

Early life Chet Franklin was born on March 19, 1935, in Ontario, Oregon. He went to Elko High School. He helped them make the State Championship his senior year and was named All-State.

College career Franklin went to Utah for college. He was an offensive guard. He played there from 1953 to 1956. He went to the Marines for 2 years before he started his coaching career.

Coaching career Stanford His first season of coaching was in 1959, with the Stanford Cardinals. He was an assistant coach.

Oklahoma From 1960 to 1962 he served multiple roles with the Oklahoma Sooners.

Colorado He was named an assistant coach for the University of Colorado in 1963. He was there from 1963 to 1970. He was their offensive coordinator from 1969 to 1970. In 1970, he was interviewed to be the head coach at TCU, but did not get the job.

San Francisco 49ers His first season of NFL coaching came in 1971, as the special teams coach of the San Francisco 49ers. He was the coordinator for two seasons. He was demoted to linebackers coach in 1977.

Oakland Raiders (second stint) In 1999 he returned to the Oakland Raiders as an executive. He was later a scout.