Leroy Franks

Education

Franks graduated from C.B.C. High School in Clayton,Mo in 1955,where he was 1st team All-State 3 years.

Career

He also lettered in football,track and baseball. He joined the Brehenys Soccer Team in 1956 and were Missouri Amateur Cup Finalist. During those years they dominated soccer in the United States, Winning five consecutive National Amateur Cups 1957-1961

and the Nation Challenge Cup in 1957

Franks was a Saint Louis League All-Star in 1963.

In 1964 played for German Soccer Club.

Franks was inducted in Street.Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1996

Franks was also a Missouri High School soccer referee for 15+ years

As a result, Franks earned one cap with the United States. national team in a June 22, 1957 loss to Canada. He was inducted into the Saint Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1996.

Achievements

• Franks also won 5 fights in 1954 Golden Gloves competition at 147lb. After Kutis won the 1957 National Cup, the United States Football Association decided to call up the entire team to represent the United States. in two World Cup qualification games.

Membership

In 1957 Franks was a member of the Kutis Soccer Team,and played for them until 1963.