In 1940 at Stanford University, Frankie Albert became college football’s first T-formation quarterback. The diminutive left-hander invented the bootleg play and twice earned All-American honors. He led the Stanford “Wow Boys” to a 10-0 record in the 1940 season and a 21-3 Rose Bowl victory over Nebraska. Albert joined the original San Francisco 49ers in 1946 and played until 1952. At age 36, he rejoined the 49ers to serve as head coach for three seasons, 1956-1958.

Frankie Albert was inducted into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame in 2013.