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Frank Cornish

40 years old
Born Sep 24, 1967
Died Aug 22, 2008
Southlake, Texas, United States

All-American center Frank Cornish died August 22, 2008. He was a former Dallas Cowboy player helping the Cowboys win the 93' & 94' Superbowl. Rest in peace big man!!

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All-American Center

All-American football center Frank Cornish died in sleep at his home in Southlake, Texas.

Cornish played for UCLA for four years from 1986 to 1989. He started all 35 games of his sophomore, junior and senior seasons.

He earned first-team All-American honors in 1989 and was a second-team selection in 1988.

He was a sixth-round draft pick of the NFL by the San Diego Chargers. Cornish enjoyed a six-season tenure in the league.

He played with the Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles.

He was with Dallas for the 1992 and 1993 seasons. In that time, Cornish helped the Dallas Cowboys to back-to-back Super Bowl victories in 1993 and 1994.

“The Bruin family sends our deepest, heartfelt sympathy to the Cornish family,” coach Rick Neuheisel said.

Neuheisel was an assistant coach for much of Cornish’s career.

“I was a coach when he was a player and he was just a gifted guy,” Neuheisel said.

“Frank was a great guy in the locker room and a huge personality and a fun guy to be around.”

Cornish is survived by his wife and five children.

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KB (Sep 10, 2008)

You broke your promise, but I will love you always! Rest at last Beautiful Friend.
Love, hugs and kisses forever and ever.
KB

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B. J. Session (Sep 03, 2008)

Frank was my financial expert a few years ago. He was very patient and kind, never once was he too busy with more important people to take my call to answer my flustered and I'm sure novice questions. It was always, "there are no stupid questions, B. J." He always made me feel that my little account was as precious to him as his largest account. He was as much a teacher as a friend. He was always willing to share his knowledge and his expertise, even writing several columns for me. He loved his family. Just talking about Robin and the children increased the wattage of his warm smile. I remember the anxiety he felt when Robin was having difficulty carrying with the twins. The only time I ever heard what appeared like worry in Frank's voice. I also remember the elation following the successful surgery. My deepest and heartfelt condolences on the loss of this wonderful man.

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kb (Aug 30, 2008)

Frank always had a smile on his face, he made the room light up when he entered. Robin, you have that same quality. We will miss seeing Frank at the softball field each week. Robin, our heart and prayers go out to you, your children, and family. God Bles.