Franks began his
National Hockey League career with the
Detroit Red Wings in
1937. He would also play with the
New York Rangers and
Boston Bruins. He retired after the
1943–44 season. Franks won a
Stanley Cup with the 1937 Red Wings playing one playoff game due to
Normie Smith being injured. He also played several years in different minor leagues, mainly the
American Hockey League, and retired in 1945. ==Career statistics==