Frank Cassara

Frank Cassara
No. 32
PositionsFullback, linebacker
Personal information
BornMarch 22, 1928
San Fernando, California
DiedJanuary 11, 2017(2017-01-11) (aged 88)
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolPacoima (CA) San Fernando
CollegeSaint Mary's (California)
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Frank Cassara (March 22, 1928 – January 11, 2017) was an American football fullback who played for the San Francisco 49ers.

Cassara was born in San Fernando, California and attended San Fernando High School in Pacoima.[1] He played college football at Saint Mary's College of California, graduating in 1951; he was team captain in his senior year. He was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at Saint Mary's in 1997.[2][3]

After serving in the United States Coast Guard, he played 6 games as a fullback for the San Francisco 49ers in 1954, 3 as a starter, before being released the same year.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Frank Cassara". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  2. ^ Tanya Schevitz (September 19, 1997). "SCHOOL NOTES -- New Backpacks Surprise Students / And St. Mary's plans to honor athletes". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  3. ^ "Saint Mary's College Athletic Hall of Fame Membership - Saint Mary Gaels". www.smcgaels.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2015.
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