Frank Molden

American football player (1942–2023)

Frank Molden
No. 78, 74, 73
PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1942-07-28)July 28, 1942
Moss Point, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJanuary 6, 2023(2023-01-06) (aged 80)
Moss Point, Mississippi, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight276 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High schoolMagnolia (Moss Point, Mississippi)
CollegeJackson St. (1961-1964)
NFL draft1965: 11th round, 143rd overall pick
AFL draft1965: 5th round, 34th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries3
Interceptions1
Sacks3.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Francis Molden (July 28, 1942 – January 6, 2023) was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the New York Giants. He played college football at Jackson State University and was drafted in the eleventh round of the 1965 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Molden was also selected in the fifth round of the 1965 AFL draft by the Houston Oilers.

Molden was the husband of Ruth Molden of Moss Point, Mississippi and they had three children. Molden died on January 6, 2023, at the age of 80.[1]

References

  1. ^ Former NFL player, Moss Point native Willie Frank Molden passes away


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