Russ Francis
1976 A.F.C. Rookie of the Year
Graduate of the University of Oregon and a first round pick of the Patriots, Francis was the 1976 Rookie of the Year and eventually was selected to three Pro Bowls while a member of the Patriots. Francis sat out the 1981 season on a sabbatical and returned to join the San Francisco 49ers and be part of the Super Bowl XIX championship team. Francis also set the national high school record in the javelin throw, a record that lasted for 17 years.
| EVENT |
PLACE |
POINTS |
MONEY |
EVENT WINS |
| 1980 Preliminary 4 |
2 |
33 |
$8,300 |
Swimming |
| 1980 Final |
2 |
33 |
$24,900 |
Weight Lifting, Rowing |
| 1980 Worlds |
8 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 1981 Preliminary 4 |
1 |
30 1/3 |
$13,033 |
Swimming, Rowing |
| 1981 Final |
4 |
27 1/2 |
$8,250 |
Swimming |
| 1981 Worlds |
3 |
27 |
$15,600 |
Swimming, Weight Lifting |
| 1982 Monday Night Football Superstars |
5 |
26 1/3 |
$2,633 |
Swimming |
| TOTALS |
177 1/6 |
$72,716 |
9 |