Andre Francis (born 5 October 1961 in

Kingston, Jamaica Kingston is the Capital (political), capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long spit (landform), sand spit which connects the town of Por ...

) is a former

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in the

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for eleven years. He played college football at

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. He wore the number one. Francis was selected to the

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' 2004 50th Anniversary Dream Team. He intercepted 51 passes for 951 yards and 4 touchdowns in his career, and was a 2 time West all-star.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Francis, Andre 1961 births Living people Players of American football from Kingston, Jamaica Canadian football defensive backs Montreal Concordes players BC Lions players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Edmonton Elks players Ottawa Rough Riders players New Mexico State Aggies football players Jamaican players of American football