Frank Bianchini (born May 27, 1961) is a former

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who played one season for the

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of the

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(NFL). He also played in the

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(AFL) for the

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, Denver Dynamite, and

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Early life and education

Bianchini was born on May 27, 1961, in

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. He attended East Islip High School. Bianchini played

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from 1979 to 1982.

Professional career

New England Patriots

1987 Season In 1987, Bianchini was signed as a replacement player by the

of the

(NFL). He only played in week 6.

New England Steamrollers

1988 Season In 1988, Bianchini played one game for the

of the

. On offense he had one pass attempt for 9 yards and a touchdown. He also had 5 rushes for 0 yards, and 2 catches for 13 yards. On defense he had two tackles.

Denver Dynamite

1989 Season In 1989, Bianchini played 4 games for the Denver Dynamite. He had 9 rushes for 21 yards on offense. He also had one pass attempt which was completed for a 21-yard touchdown. On defense he had 8 tackles. 1990 Season In 1990, he played 8 games. On offense he had 8 rushes for 24 yards and 9 catches for 75 yards. He also had one pass attempt which was completed for a 21-yard touchdown. On defense he had 17 tackles, a sack, and an interception that was returned three yards. 1991 Season In 1991, he played 7 games. He had 4 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown. He even had one pass attempt, but it was intercepted. On defense he had a sack and 5 tackles.

Charlotte Rage

1992 Season In 1992 he played 3 games for the

. He had 4 rushes for 5 yards and 2 catches for 13 yards. He also had a pass attempt. On defense he had 9 tackles. The 1992 season was his final season.

Later life

In 2007, Bianchini was inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bianchini, Frank 1961 births American football cornerbacks American football running backs American football wide receivers Hofstra Pride football players New England Patriots players New England Steamrollers players Denver Dynamite (arena football) players Charlotte Rage players Living people Players of American football from Suffolk County, New York