Frank J. "Champ" Racis (November 9, 1899 – August 19, 1982) was a professional

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player from Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. He played during the early years of the National Football League (NFL) with the

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, Frankford Yellow Jackets, Boston Bulldogs and Providence Steam Roller. Racis made his professional debut with the Maroons in 1925. His career lasted seven seasons. In 1925, Racis helped the Maroons win the

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, before it was stripped from the team in a

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due to a disputed rules violation. Racis died on August 19, 1982, at his home in Shenandoah.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Racis, Frank 1899 births 1982 deaths American football ends American football guards American football tackles Boston Bulldogs (NFL) players Frankford Yellow Jackets players New York Yankees (NFL) players Pottsville Maroons players Providence Steam Roller players People from Shenandoah, Pennsylvania Players of American football from Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania