Frank Marchlewski (October 14, 1943 – October 27, 2016) was a professional

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player who played

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for six seasons for the

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, and

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Buffalo Bills

As a member of the Bills in his final year (1970), he became their starting center, replacing

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. However, the Bills fielded a poor team that year, with a record of 3-10-1, scoring only 204 points (14.6 points/game), 23rd of 26 teams in the NFL, despite the presence of second year pro O. J. Simpson in the backfield, who only rushed for 488 yards. The following year, Marchlewski was replaced by rookie

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. He died on October 27, 2016, from heart problems, aged 73.

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1943 births American football offensive linemen Los Angeles Rams players Atlanta Falcons players Buffalo Bills players Minnesota Golden Gophers football players 2016 deaths People from New Kensington, Pennsylvania Players of American football from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania {{offensive-lineman-1940s-stub