Frank Bernardi
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| Position: | Defensive back Halfback | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born: | June 17, 1933 Highwood, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 181 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Chicago (IL) Austin Community Academy | ||||||||||||||||
| College: | Colorado | ||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1955: 4th round, 38th pick | ||||||||||||||||
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Frank Dominic Bernardi (born June 17, 1933) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes. A fourth round selection (38th overall pick) in the 1955 NFL draft, Bernardi played for the NFL's Chicago Cardinals,[1] from 1955 through 1957, and for the AFL's Denver Broncos in 1960.
References
- ^ "Cardinals Have Two Outstanding Players For Rooky-Of-Year Award". The Chicago Defender. Chicago, Illinois. September 3, 1955. p. 16. Retrieved August 15, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.