Hall of Fame
Frank Yeager came to Centre as a high school all-state offensive lineman and a standout baseball catcher. From the beginning, he made an impact on both fields. As a football player, he played center, guard, and tackle on the offensive line. As the starting center on the undefeated 1955 team, he anchored the line that set national records for yards gained per game and still holds several Centre records for offensive productivity. But his skills on the football field weren't limited to blocking. He was also a standout defender. Coach Briscoe Inman once described Frank as "an excellent defensive linebacker, a keen student of the game, and a fine offensive blocker - one of the best players I have ever coached." His leadership was recognized by his election as a co-captain his senior season.
On the baseball diamond, Frank was a leader of the Colonels from his position behind the plate. His freshman year, he helped the team to a 12-win season, the most wins in Centre history at that time. Catchers are often relied on to be coaches on the field, but Frank literally was the baseball coach during his senior season, serving as both team captain and head coach.Â
