Professional Football Player. For eight seasons (1975 to 1981 and 1983), he played at the tackle position in the National Football League with the Los Angeles Rams and Houston Oilers. Born Frederick Douglas France, Jr., he attended Colonel White High School in Ohio and played collegiate football at Ohio State University. While with the Buckeyes, under legendary coach Woody Hayes, France experienced a Rose Bowl championship in 1974. Selected by the Rams as the 20th overall pick during the 1975 NFL Draft, he totaled 110 regular season games. He distinguished himself, when he achieved Pro-Bowl honors twice (1977 and 1978). He experienced a Super Bowl appearance with the Rams in 1980. In addition to football, France had a minor acting career and appeared in the film "North Dallas Forty" (1979). After retiring as a player, he worked as a high school football coach.
Professional Football Player. For eight seasons (1975 to 1981 and 1983), he played at the tackle position in the National Football League with the Los Angeles Rams and Houston Oilers. Born Frederick Douglas France, Jr., he attended Colonel White High School in Ohio and played collegiate football at Ohio State University. While with the Buckeyes, under legendary coach Woody Hayes, France experienced a Rose Bowl championship in 1974. Selected by the Rams as the 20th overall pick during the 1975 NFL Draft, he totaled 110 regular season games. He distinguished himself, when he achieved Pro-Bowl honors twice (1977 and 1978). He experienced a Super Bowl appearance with the Rams in 1980. In addition to football, France had a minor acting career and appeared in the film "North Dallas Forty" (1979). After retiring as a player, he worked as a high school football coach.
Bio by: C.S.
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