Frank Buncom was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and played his high school football at Dorsey (Los Angeles, California). From there his career ran through college football at East Los Angeles and USC and pro football with the San Diego Chargers.
His professional career included 2 teams: San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals. He died on September 15, 1969.
Career highlights
- AFL champion (1963)
- 3× AFL All-Star (1964, 1965, 1967)
- 4× Second-team All-AFL (1964–1967)
- Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame
- First-team All-PCC (1961)
Honors as listed in Frank Buncom's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- San Diego Chargers (1962–1967)
- Cincinnati Bengals (1968)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Frank Buncom go to?
Frank Buncom played high school football at Dorsey (Los Angeles, California). He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Is Frank Buncom from Shreveport?
Yes. Frank Buncom was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Where did Frank Buncom play college football?
Frank Buncom played college football at East Los Angeles and USC.
What pro teams did Frank Buncom play for?
Frank Buncom's pro teams include San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals.
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