Tennessee's Frank Emanuel remembered as college football ironman
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Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Frank Emanuel, a key player for the Tennessee Volunteers, is celebrated for his contributions to college football. Emanuel played as a linebacker and earned All-SEC honors during his career, which included a standout season in 1965 when Tennessee allowed just 98 points. He was captain in his senior year and received consensus first-team All-America accolades. After his college career, Emanuel played five seasons in the NFL before transitioning into coaching. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005. Emanuel is currently 83 years old.
- •Emanuel started as a linebacker for Tennessee in 1963.
- •He intercepted two passes in his junior season in 1964.
- •Tennessee allowed only 98 points in the 1965 season, a program record.
- •Emanuel played five seasons in the NFL with Miami and New Orleans.
- •He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — TENNESSEE VOLS FOOTBALL: Emmanuel was one of the last of the ironmen
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