Francis Bacon (American football)

For the 16th century English Philosopher, see Francis Bacon. For other people called Francis Bacon, see Francis Bacon (disambiguation).

Francis Bacon
Bacon, c. 1920
No. 11, 8, 7
PositionsHalfback, end
Personal information
Born(1894-01-11)January 11, 1894
South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 31, 1977(1977-08-31) (aged 83)
Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolSouth Bend Central (IN)
CollegeWabash
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Francis William Bacon (January 11, 1894 – August 31, 1977) was an American football, baseball, and basketball player. He played for the Dayton Triangles in the first official National Football League (NFL) game and was the first NFL player to return a punt for a touchdown. He played in the NFL from 1920 to 1925, appearing in 47 games and scoring 14 touchdowns.

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