About Frank Cope
Lived 1915 – 1990 (aged 74). Frank Cope was an American american football player.
Francis Wallace Cope (November 19, 1915 – October 8, 1990) was an American professional football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He attended Santa Clara University. Cope played in 98 games while starting 61 of them. He played in six playoff games for the Giants (1938, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1944, 1946).
Cope is one of ten players that were named to the National Football League 1930s All-Decade Team that have not been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Who was Frank Cope?
American football player (1915-1990)
When was Frank Cope born?
Frank Cope was born on 19 November 1915 in Anaconda.
When did Frank Cope die?
Frank Cope died on 8 October 1990 in San Jose.
What was Frank Cope's occupation?
Frank Cope was an american football player.
What nationality was Frank Cope?
Frank Cope was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frank Cope. https://biography.guide/frank-cope-american-football-player/
MLA: "Frank Cope." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frank-cope-american-football-player/.
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