Frank Hood

James Franklin Hood was born on July 18, 1903, in Monaca, Pennsylvania. He first played high school football at Monaca High School in Monaca from 1922 to 1923. During his time with Monaca, they outscored opponents by 350 to 51 with Franklin scoring 192 points on 22 touchdowns. Bellefonte outscored opponents by 1,159 to 41 during Hood's time there. He led Bellefonte to the national prep title in 1925. Hood was inducted into the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame in 1980. ==College career==

Hood was a member of the Pittsburgh Panthers of the University of Pittsburgh from 1927 to 1930. His college career was hampered by knee and hand injuries. He earned honorable mention All-American honors in 1930. ==Professional career==

Hood played semipro football for the J.P. Rooneys from 1931 to 1932. He wore jersey number 45 while with the Pirates. ==Personal life==

Hood died on August 21, 1955, in Monaca. ==References==