| 词条 | Frank Minnifield |
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|statlabel1=Interceptions |statvalue1=20 |statlabel2=INT yards |statvalue2=124 |statlabel3=Fumble recoveries |statvalue3=7 |nfl=MIN439713 |highlights=
|HOF= |CollegeHOF= |birth_place=Lexington, Kentucky }} Frank Minnifield (born January 1, 1960, Lexington, Kentucky) is a former American football player who played defensive back for the Cleveland Browns from 1984 to 1992. High school careerMinnifield attended Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky. College careerConsidered too small for college football at just 5'9" and 140 pounds, he walked on to the football team at the University of Louisville, earning a scholarship spot for his final three years. As a junior in 1981, he led the nation in average yards per kickoff return (30.4) and led his team in punt returns. Professional careerAfter graduation in 1982, Minnifield joined the Chicago Blitz (later the Arizona Wranglers) of the USFL. He successfully sued the Wranglers for the right to move to the NFL, and signed as a free agent with the Browns in 1984. Minnifield became a fixture at cornerback for Cleveland and was named to the Pro Bowl four straight years from 1986 to 1989. Known for his aggressive bump-and-run coverage and hard hitting style, he was named to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team as selected by voters of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Perhaps more importantly to Cleveland fans, he and fellow cornerback Hanford Dixon originated and named the Dawg Pound cheering section at Cleveland Stadium.{{citation needed|date=August 2014}} PersonalUpon retirement, Minnifield founded Minnifield All-Pro Homes, a homebuilding company in Lexington. In 1993, he became the first African American executive named to the Lexington Chamber of Commerce Board, and as of 2000, he was the only African American home builder in Lexington.{{citation needed|date=August 2014}} Minnifield's son, Chase, played in the NFL as a cornerback for the Washington Redskins. See also
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10 : 1960 births|Living people|Sportspeople from Lexington, Kentucky|American football cornerbacks|Louisville Cardinals football players|Chicago Blitz players|Arizona Wranglers players|Cleveland Browns players|American Conference Pro Bowl players|Players of American football from Kentucky |
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