2014 Frank Minnifield
Franky Minnifield with the Blanton Collier Award accompanied by Blanton Collier Hansen (grandson of Blanton Collier from Houston), wife Diane Minnifield and Kay Collier McLaughlin (daughter of Blanton Collier from Lexington)
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The 2014 NFLPA, Kentucky Chapter Blanton Collier Award was presented to Franky Minnifield in Louisville, KY on June 20, 2014
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Franky Minnifield is a native of Lexington, Kentucky, who graduated from Henry Clay High School and the University of Louisville. After graduating from Louisville, he played cornerback for the NFL's Cleveland Browns for nine years, from 1984 -93. During this time, Franky made the Pro Bowl 4 years straight, All NFL 3 years and played in 3 AFC championship games. Upon his retirement from professional football, he returned home to Lexington, where he still resides with his wife, Diane, and two children, Chase and Chanel. Franky displays the same tenacious commitment to his business and civic endeavors as he exhibited in his pro football career. In 2006, he received the Volunteers of America "Person of the Year" Award. In 1997, Minnifield Enterprize was selected as Lexington's "Minority Business of the Year". Franky has served on several boards including the YMCA of Central Kentucky, LexTran, Governor's Sports Commission, the Lexington Sports Authority, and currently, Community Trust Bank and the University of Louisville. In addition, Franky is a member of several halls of fame including: Henry Clay High School Hall of Fame, University of Louisville Hall of Fame, Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame, Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame, and the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame.