Francis Emil "Frank" Billock (May 20, 1912–October 11, 1964) was an American football

American football

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 lineman who played in the NFL

National Football League

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  with the Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Early life

Billock was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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 and attended Grand Rapids High School

Grand Rapids High School

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Frank was one of eight children. Had a sister (Margurite A. Billock) who moved to Ca. and married Alfred Goen and served in the Army Air Corp. Margruite passed away 03/30/2010.
He attended college at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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Professional Football

Billock was acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Steelers

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 in September 1937 in a trade with the Chicago Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals

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 for center

Center (American football)

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 Lee Mulleneaux

Lee Mulleneaux

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. Billock had played previously with a professional team in La Crosse, Wisconsin

La Crosse, Wisconsin

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. He was with the team for roughly a month during which time he played in two games, starting one. He was released by the Pirates in October 1937.

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