(1938-06-11) June 11, 1938 (age 85) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Playing career
1957–1959
Miami (FL)
Position(s)
Quarterback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1961–1967
Miami (FL) (assistant)
1968–1970
Tampa
1971–1972
Miami (FL)
1973–1981
Kentucky
1991
Tampa Bay Storm
1992
Cincinnati Rockers
Head coaching record
Overall
81–70–2 (college)
Bowls
1–0
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
SEC Coach of the Year (1977)
Second-team All-American (1959)
Fran Curci (born June 11, 1938) is a former American football player and coach. He was an All-American quarterback at the University of Miami in 1959. He served as head coach at the University of Tampa from 1968 to 1970, the University of Miami from 1971 to 1972 and the University of Kentucky from 1973 to 1981, compiling a career college football coaching record of 81–70–2.
FranCurci (born June 11, 1938) is a former American football player and coach. He was an All-American quarterback at the University of Miami in 1959....
Ray's contract was not renewed after the 1972 season. Kentucky hired FranCurci away from Miami after Ray was let go. The 1976 Wildcats tallied their...
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coaches have led the Wildcats in postseason bowl games: Bear Bryant, FranCurci, Jerry Claiborne, Bill Curry, Hal Mumme, Rich Brooks, Joker Phillips and...
after Ventura until his death after the 1998 season. Dave Kocerek and FranCurci were also color commentators for the Buccaneers during their earlier years...
Buffalo Bills (1988–1989). Still played at Kentucky under head coach FranCurci and led the defense on the 1977 Kentucky Wildcats football team that finished...
NCAA University Division football season. Led by second-year head coach FranCurci, the Hurricanes played their home games at the Miami Orange Bowl in Miami...
the University of Kentucky from 1981 through 1984, under head coaches FranCurci and Jerry Claiborne. During his playing career for the Kentucky Wildcats...
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NCAA University Division football season. Led by first-year head coach FranCurci, the Hurricanes played their home games at the Miami Orange Bowl in Miami...
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Collier (1954–1961) Charlie Bradshaw (1962–1968) John Ray (1969–1972) FranCurci (1973–1981) Jerry Claiborne (1982–1989) Bill Curry (1990–1996) Hal Mumme...
Gustafson (1948–1963) Charlie Tate (1964–1970) Walt Kichefski # (1970) FranCurci (1971–1972) Pete Elliott (1973–1974) Carl Selmer (1975–1976) Lou Saban...
Collier (1954–1961) Charlie Bradshaw (1962–1968) John Ray (1969–1972) FranCurci (1973–1981) Jerry Claiborne (1982–1989) Bill Curry (1990–1996) Hal Mumme...
Gustafson (1948–1963) Charlie Tate (1964–1970) Walt Kichefski # (1970) FranCurci (1971–1972) Pete Elliott (1973–1974) Carl Selmer (1975–1976) Lou Saban...
backfield, which necessitated that he change his position to cornerback. FranCurci took over as head coach for the 1971 season and switched Foreman back...
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Harry Carson (1994) Paul Christman (1960–1961) Ed Cunningham (2000–2005) FranCurci (1982–1984) Gary Danielson (1997–2005) Duffy Daugherty (1973–1976) Steve...
Gustafson (1948–1963) Charlie Tate (1964–1970) Walt Kichefski # (1970) FranCurci (1971–1972) Pete Elliott (1973–1974) Carl Selmer (1975–1976) Lou Saban...
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