Frank Minnifield: business owner, Founding Director - Lexington, Kentucky
Frank Minnifield is a Lexington native who, considered too small for big-time college football, went to the University of Louisville as a walk-on who became not only a scholarship player but also his team captain, and a "Legend" (Iall-time team great) with the Cleveland Browns, playing nine seasons at Corner Back. He was inducted to the Legends Club in 2005, honoring his outstanding play throughout his career. He made three consecutive trips to the Pro Bowl, intercepted three passes against the Houston Oilers in 1987, and 20 passes during his nine seasons. He is fondly remembered today in Cleveland not only for his outstanding play, but for founding the "Dawg Pound" cheering section at Cleveland Stadium with teammate Hanford Dixon. He was known as a great student of the game, often seen studying opponents on his lap top, long before most people made use of computers in this way. Following retirement from pro football, he founded Minnifield Enterprises in Lexington, which administrates five businesses in real estate development, new housing and golf course management. He has served on the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce, the University of Louisville Board of Trustees and is an active leader of the Kentucky Chapter of the National Football League former players association, which has also inducted him into its Hall of Fame. He and his wife and two children live in the Lexington area.
Frank Minnifield's interest in the Blanton Collier Sportsmanship Group began with his awareness of Coach Collier's contributions to the game, on and off the field, and his own interest in creating the best possible environment for young athletes, their parents and their coaches.
