When did Russ Francis play? Is Russ Francis in the Hall of Fame?

Former NFL player Russ Francis had played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1975 1989.

Is Russ Francis in the Hall of Fame?

Before his demise, Francis had been “inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame, and the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.”

About Russ Francis

Russ Francis had only played with the New England Patriots, and the San Francisco 49ers through out his career in the NFL.

The three-time pro bowler had appeared 167 games in the NFL, finishing his career with a record of “393 receptions for 5,262 yards and 40 touchdowns.”

Upon retirement from the game of football, Francis took to media by launching “The Russ Francis Radio Show on 107.7 WTPL out of Concord, New Hampshire.” He later served as a presenter on “Forever West Outdoors on 1400 AM KODI, out of Cody, Wyoming.”

In 2000, Francis tried his hands on politics by running for Hawaii’s 2nd congressional district as a Republican. He was however defeated by Democratic leader Patsy Mink who was elected posthumously, after she died a week after her victory. Her seat was later occupied by Ed Case.

In 2021, Francis was named to the PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2021 by the Professional Football Researchers Association.

Francis passed away in a plane crash, on October 1, 2023, He was aged 70.