Ken Frost

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Ken Frost
No. 79
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1938-11-17)November 17, 1938
Brentwood, Tennessee
Died:January 26, 2021(2021-01-26) (aged 82)
Athens, Alabama
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:Franklin (TN)
College:Tennessee
Undrafted:1961
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:17
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Carroll Kenneth Frost (November 17, 1938 – January 26, 2021) was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Tennessee.

Early years

Frost attended Franklin High School, before accepting a football scholarship from the University of Tennessee.[1] He was held out from the team as a sophomore. In 1960, his teammates voted him outstanding lineman.

In 1961, he was suspended after not meeting the school's academic requirements and left school before his college eligibility was over to join the NFL.[2][3]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Frost was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1961 NFL draft, which at the time was seen as a coup, as his skills were being compared to those of first round draft choice Bob Lilly. Although he was a backup, he was named to the NFL All-rookie team.[4]

He became a starter at defensive tackle in his second season,[5] but suffered torn ligaments in his right knee during the third game against the Los Angeles Rams and was lost for the year.[6] The injury would eventually end his career.

On May 13, 1963, he was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a third round draft choice (#39-Roger Pillath).[7]

Cleveland Browns

Frost was waived by the Cleveland Browns on September 3, 1963.[8]

Personal life

In 1963, he sued the Dallas Cowboys because of the medical treatment he received for his injured knee.[9]

Frost died on January 26, 2021.[10]

References

  1. ^ Organ, Mike (November 21, 2018). "Nashville's next 50 greatest high school football players". The Tennessean. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "SEC Schools Lose Three Top Tackles". The Free Lance-Star. Associated Press. June 20, 1961. Retrieved February 3, 2018 – via Google News.
  3. ^ "Floridian Puts Volts In The Vols". St. Petersburg Times. August 8, 1961. Retrieved February 3, 2018 – via Google News.
  4. ^ "Pro League Frosh Make It On Quality". Archived from the original on May 10, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  5. ^ "Dallas' Timetable Hits Snag". Star-News. UPI. August 27, 1962. Retrieved February 3, 2018 – via Google News.
  6. ^ "Frost On Reserve". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. October 13, 1962. Retrieved February 3, 2018 – via Google News.
  7. ^ "Browns Acquire Tackle Frost From Cowboys". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  8. ^ "Pros Make Cuts Galor". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  9. ^ "Frost Sues Dallas Teams". Gadsden Times. UPI. September 22, 1963. Retrieved February 3, 2018 – via Google News.
  10. ^ "Obituary: Carroll Kenneth Frost". Williamson Herald. January 28, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2024.