&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Francis_Bacon_(American_football).jpg) Francis Bacon, c. 1920 | |
| No. 11, 8, 7 | |
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| Position: | Halfback, end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 11, 1894 South Bend, Indiana |
| Died: | August 31, 1977 (aged 83) Sandusky, Ohio |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 182 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | South Bend Central (IN) |
| College: | Wabash |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| 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.