Frank Emanuel


Thomas Frank Emanuel is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League. He was made captain of the volunteers in 1965. He was elected to the College [Football Hall of Fame] in 2004. He played for the American Football League 's Miami Dolphins and the NFL's New [Orleans Saints]. He is also a member of the Tennessee [Sports Hall of Fame].

College career

Emanuel played college football for the University of Tennessee [Tennessee Volunteers football|Volunteers football team]. In 1965, his senior season, he was elected to several All-America [college football team|All-American] and All-SEC teams. Emanuel also wrestled for Tennessee in the 1964 NCAA wrestling championships despite the Volunteers not having a team at the time.