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Posted on 8/15/15 at 3:22 pm
Posted on 8/15/15 at 3:22 pm
#21 – HB Frank Sinkwich
A unanimous All-American selection in 1942, Frank Sinkwich was the University of Georgia's first Heisman Trophy winner that same year. In his junior and senior seasons, Sinkwich captained the Bulldogs to bowl victories over Texas Christian (Orange Bowl) and UCLA (Rose Bowl). He also led Georgia's "Point-A-Minute" Freshman team to an undefeated season in 1939. Sinkwich was a first round selection in the NFL draft and enjoyed two All-Pro seasons with the Detroit Lions. He was inducted into the National College Football Hall of Fame in 1954, the State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1964, and the UGA Circle of Honor in 1996.
A unanimous All-American selection in 1942, Frank Sinkwich was the University of Georgia's first Heisman Trophy winner that same year. In his junior and senior seasons, Sinkwich captained the Bulldogs to bowl victories over Texas Christian (Orange Bowl) and UCLA (Rose Bowl). He also led Georgia's "Point-A-Minute" Freshman team to an undefeated season in 1939. Sinkwich was a first round selection in the NFL draft and enjoyed two All-Pro seasons with the Detroit Lions. He was inducted into the National College Football Hall of Fame in 1954, the State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1964, and the UGA Circle of Honor in 1996.
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