Mack Franklin, key player of 1951 Tennessee football team, dies at 93
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Mack Franklin, a former captain and member of the 1951 Tennessee football national championship team, passed away on June 15, 2026, at age 93. Known for his contributions as a starting end, Franklin helped lead the Volunteers to a successful 10-1 season under coach Robert Neyland. After his college career, he served in the U.S. Army and later became a high school teacher and wrestling coach, founding the East Ridge wrestling program. Franklin's impact in high school sports and education was recognized with his induction into the TSSAA Hall of Fame in 2002.
- •Franklin was a standout at Tennessee from 1950 to 1952.
- •He earned All-SEC honors in 1952 and 1953.
- •He started the East Ridge wrestling program, winning multiple state titles.
- •Franklin served in the Army for two years post-college.
- •He was involved in educational programs after retiring from coaching.
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Mack Franklin, member of Tennessee football 1951 national title team, dies at 93
"Mack Franklin, a former Tennessee football captain, member of the 1951 national title team and TSSAA Hall of Famer, died on June 15. He was 93.
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