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The ALMOST All Time Denver Broncos Offense
Published: May 10, 2009
QUARTERBACK : Frank Tripuka
The Broncos, other than John Elway, have had a revolving door at this position. Craig Morton deserves mention, but I'm picking the first QB in Broncos history.
Tripuka was drafted in the first round of the 1949 draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, but was traded to the Detroit Lions before the season commenced. He started four games wth Detroit, and threw 9 touchdowns versus 14 interceptions. He also punted the ball 28 times that year.
Frank traded to the Chicago Cardinals in 1950. He played in 19 games, starting five, before being traded to the expansion Dallas Texans mid season in 1952.
He started the last six games for the Texans, and helped the 1-11 Texans win their only game by scoring on a one yard plunge late in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears.
Tripuka threw three touchdown passes that year, and was victimized for 17 interc...
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