Andra Franklin Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Andra Franklin Memorabilia & Collectibles

 Andra Bernard Franklin was born August 22, 1959 and died in December 6, 2006. He was the son of Sallie Franklin. He was an NFL running back from 1981 to 1984 for the team Miami Dolphins . While in college, he joined and played for the University of Nebraska. It was in 2006, the he died of a heart failure.

 

He was the fullback who rushed for a career-record number of yards at NU. His Honors and Awards included the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Inductee (1990), the Four-Year NFL Veteran (Miami), Second-Round Draft Pick, 1981 NFL Draft (Miami) and the First-Team All-Big Eight, 1980. Fans and interested parties should check out sportsmemorabilia.com for various collectibles and items related to this amazing player. Signed mini helmets and signed jerseys as well as NFL photos are also on sale.

 

In 1980, Franklin finished his third season as starting fullback for Nebraska. Sources say that he rushed 120 times for 678 yards as well as 122-yard efforts against Missouri and Oklahoma.  He was also part of the Huskers' starting fullback, where he accomplished 583 yards on 110 carries and was an excellent blocker.  One of his highlighted top games was against Missouri, when Franklin ran for 81 yards on nine carries versus the Tigers.  Franklin played great while part of the Kansas State by picking up 54 yards and a touchdown on six carries. It was in 1977 that he was a backup fullback for a varsity, the Huskers. In 1978, he completed Nebraska's season with three touchdowns and gained the award of All-Big Eight honors.

 

 

About Andra Franklin:

Andra Franklin (fullname: Andra Bernard Franklin; no nicknames) played from 1981 until 1984 for the Miami Dolphins. He played 42 games, starting 34 of those. Born in Anniston, AL on August 22, 1959, Franklin stands 5'10 and weighs 225 lbs. He attended college at Nebraska. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 2nd round (56th overall) of the 1981 NFL Draft.