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Francis E. Sweeney Sr.

1934 – 2011

American politician

Lawyer Politician American football player
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About Francis E. Sweeney Sr.

Lived 1934 – 2011 (aged 77). Francis E. Sweeney Sr. was an American lawyer, politician, american football player, judge and canadian football player.

Francis Edward Sweeney Sr. (January 24, 1934 – April 10, 2011) was an American politician and jurist of the Ohio Democratic party. He served as a justice of the Ohio Supreme Court from 1993 to 2004. While on the court, he formed a majority coalition with fellow Democrat Alice Robie Resnick and Republicans Paul Pfeifer and Andrew Douglas.

He earned his Juris Doctor from the Cleveland State University College of Law in 1963.

Sweeney, played defensive tackle for Xavier as well as in the Canadian Football League. His grandson Jake Ryan was a linebacker in the NFL, while two of his other grandsons (Connor (wide receiver) and Zack (linebacker) Ryan) played college football at Ball State.

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Important facts

Born
24 January 1934, Cuyahoga County
Birth century
20th century
Died
10 April 2011
Occupation
Lawyer, politician, American football player, judge, Canadian football player
Nationality
United States
Education
Xavier University, Cleveland State University College of Law, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Positions held
Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court

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b. 1990
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Francis E. Sweeney Sr.?

American politician (1934-2011)

When was Francis E. Sweeney Sr. born?

Francis E. Sweeney Sr. was born on 24 January 1934 in Cuyahoga County.

When did Francis E. Sweeney Sr. die?

Francis E. Sweeney Sr. died on 10 April 2011.

What was Francis E. Sweeney Sr.'s occupation?

Francis E. Sweeney Sr. was a lawyer, politician, american football player, judge and canadian football player.

What nationality was Francis E. Sweeney Sr.?

Francis E. Sweeney Sr. was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francis E. Sweeney Sr.

· Wikidata: Q4445641

· DBpedia: Francis E. Sweeney

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