Frank Marchlewski (October 14, 1943 – October 27, 2016) was an American professional

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for six seasons for the

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, and

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As a member of the Bills in his final year (1970), he became their starting center, replacing Al Bemiller. However, the Bills fielded a poor team that year, with a record of 3–10–1, scoring 204 points (14.6 points/game), 23rd of 26 teams in the NFL, despite the presence of second year pro

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in the backfield, who rushed for 488 yards. The following year, Marchlewski was replaced by rookie Bruce Jarvis. He died on October 27, 2016, from heart problems, aged 73.

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1943 births American football offensive linemen Los Angeles Rams players Atlanta Falcons players Buffalo Bills players Minnesota Golden Gophers football players 2016 deaths Sportspeople from New Kensington, Pennsylvania Players of American football from Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania 20th-century American sportsmen {{offensive-lineman-1940s-stub