University of Tennessee Athletics
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Jersey Number 50
Frank Emanuel
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Year(s) Awarded:
- 1965
- Hometown:
- Newport News, Va.
- High School:
- Warwick
Continuing the tradition of stout linebackers, Frank Emanuel fulfilled the role valiantly for two years under young coach Doug Dickey, earning All-America status his senior year in 1965.
Emanuel started his junior and senior seasons, Dickey's first two years commanding the Vols in which he eliminated the two-way player. That's when Emanuel flourished as the Vols went 8-1-2 and beat Tulsa in the Bluebonnet Bowl.
Led by Emanuel, Tennessee's defense allowed only 98 points in 1965. The Vols haven't held their opponents to fewer points in a season since. In eight of the 11 games, Emanuel and the Vols held their opponent to a touchdown or less.
Emanuel was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
Career Totals
- Interceptions: 4
- INT Return Yards: 84
CAREER HONORS
- 2004 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee
- 1965 first-team All-America
- 1965 first-team All-SEC
- 1964 second-team All-SEC
1964 - SENIOR
- A first-team All-America member
- Named first-team All-SEC by the AP and UPI
- Intercepted two passes, returning them for a total of 42 yards
- Helped turn the Vol football program around under head coach Doug Dickey, leading the Vols to a 8-1-2 record and a victory over Houston in the Bluebonnet Bowl
1964 - JUNIOR
- Earned second-team All-SEC accolades from the Associated Press
- Picked off two passes for 42 yards
1963 - SOPHOMORE
- Made his first appearance for the Vols under head coach Jim McDonald
- UT struggled in 1963, finishing with a 5-5 record
- Helped the Vol' defense pitch three shutouts in victories over Tulane, Kentucky and Vanderbilt
1962 - FRESHMAN
- A member of the JV team, did not see any action with the varsity squad
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