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Frank Francis Sinkwich Sr. (October 10, 1920 – October 22, 1990) was a Croatian-Yugoslav American football player and coach. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1942 while playing for the Georgia Bulldogs, making him the first recipient from the Southeastern Conference.
Frank Sinkwich was the first Georgia Bulldog and the first non-American to win the Heisman Trophy in 1942. He played as a running back and quarterback, setting SEC records for rushing, passing and total offense.
Flat-footed and broad-bottomed, Sinkwich posed an unlikely football candidate. But his achievements in 1942 proved his awkward appearance only camouflaged an incredible talent. He established a national total-offense record of 2187 yards, 1392 of those coming through the air.
Oct 23, 1990 · Frank Sinkwich, the University of Georgia football player who won the 1942 Heisman Trophy, died today in his home here after a long illness. He was 70 years old.
Dec 6, 2023 · Sinkwich became a football legend and etched his name in the record books as the first Georgia Bulldog to win the Heisman Trophy and the inaugural recipient born outside the United...
Mar 11, 2003 · Frank Sinkwich (No. 21) led Georgia to a 40-26 victory over Texas Christian University at the 1942 Orange Bowl, Georgia's first postseason appearance. His performance has been called one of the best individual performances in Orange Bowl history.
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Dec 10, 2016 · Frank Sinkwich was a versatile halfback who led Georgia to two bowl games and won the 1942 Heisman Trophy. He played professionally in the NFL and coached college football before his death in 1990.
