Former soccer participant Frank Pitts, who performed within the first Super Bowl (then often known as the AFL-NFL World Championship Game) in 1967, has died at age 82.
Pitts, who played his collegiate soccer profession at Southern University and was inducted into the college’s Sports Hall of Fame, died Jan. 16. No reason behind loss of life has been launched. The college acknowledged his loss of life in a Facebook submit a number of days after he died.
His funeral service was held Jan. 23 at Greater King David Baptist Church in Louisiana.
According to HBCU Connect, the extensive receiver was born in South Carolina however grew up in Atlanta. He attended Southern University, the place he excelled, resulting in his being drafted into each the AFL (American Football League) and the NFL (National Football League). Before the 2 leagues merged to type the NFL, they had been separate leagues, with their respective champions competing within the AFL-NFL World Championship Game.
Pitts was chosen within the sixteenth spherical within the NFL Draft, whereas he was chosen within the fourth spherical within the AFL Draft.
The Kansas City Chiefs (AFL) chosen Pitts in 1965. When the leagues competed towards one another, he was among the many first gamers to take part within the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game (later often known as the Super Bowl). Although the Chiefs misplaced to the Green Bay Packers, 35-10, he went on to win a Super Bowl trophy when the Chiefs defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23–7 in Super Bowl IV in 1969. He helped the Chiefs win the AFL Championship in 1966.
During his soccer profession, he additionally performed for the Cleveland Browns and the Oakland Raiders earlier than retiring in 1974.Â
His grandson, Brandon Bolden, can be a former NFL participant who received two Super Bowls whereas enjoying with the New England Patriots (2014 and 2017).
Pitts leaves behind his spouse, three youngsters, Marva Bolden, Maurice Pitts, and Monika Pitts; six grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
RELATED CONTENT: Compassion Vs. Contract: Florida Bride Battles Venue For Refund After Fiancé’s Unexpected Death
About The Author
