Frank Balkovec
| Born: | November 26, 1959 Novo Mesto, Yugoslavia[1] (now Slovenia) |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| College | Toronto |
| CFL draft | 1984, Round: 1, Pick: 1 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1984–1987 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1988–1989 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1990–1991 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
Frank Balkovec (born November 26, 1959) is a retired professional Canadian football linebacker who played for eight seasons for the Edmonton Eskimos, Calgary Stampeders, and Ottawa Rough Riders. He was drafted first overall in the 1984 CFL Draft by the BC Lions. He played college football for the Toronto Varsity Blues.
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Categories:
- 1959 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Novo Mesto
- Yugoslav emigrants to Canada
- Slovenian emigrants to Canada
- Canadian football linebackers
- Toronto Varsity Blues football players
- Calgary Stampeders players
- Edmonton Elks players
- Ottawa Rough Riders players
- Canadian Football League first overall draft picks