Frank Gore

Frank Gore is a retired professional football player originally from Florida. He spent 16 seasons in the National Football League as a Running Back. He retired as the NFL’s third all-time leading rusher and holds the league record for the most games played by a running back.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Franklin Gore Sr. was born on May 14, 1983, in Miami, Florida, USA. The Running Back stands 175 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 96 kg.

He attended Coral Gables Senior High School in Florida, where he was a standout athlete. Following graduation, Gore committed to play for the University of Miami from 2001 to 2004. He was a member of the 2001 Hurricanes team that won the BCS National Championship.

Despite suffering two major ACL injuries during his collegiate years, he showed the resilience that would define his career, earning the ACC Brian Piccolo Award for courage and being named Second-team All-ACC in 2004.

Gore’s eldest son, Frank Gore Jr., followed in his footsteps as a running back, playing for the University of Southern Mississippi before signing with the Buffalo Bills in 2024. In April 2018, Gore was honored with the "Key to the City" of Miami, and April 12 was officially proclaimed "Frank Gore Day" in his hometown.

He has often spoken about the hardships of his youth, including growing up in a one-bedroom apartment with twelve people, citing those challenges as the source of his legendary mental and physical toughness.

Professional Career

He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers during the 2005 NFL Draft. They picked him in round 3 and he was the 65th overall selection.

During his professional career, Gore spent a decade as the heart of the 49ers' offense. He became the franchise's all-time leading rusher, earning five Pro Bowl selections and helping lead the team to an appearance in Super Bowl XLVII. In 2006, he set a 49ers record with 1,695 rushing yards in a single season.

After leaving San Francisco in 2014, he continued to produce at a high level for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and New York Jets, becoming one of only four backs in history to surpass 15,000 career rushing yards.

He holds the NFL record for most games played by a running back (241) and was named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. Following his retirement, he returned to the 49ers in 2023 to serve as a football personnel advisor.

Retirement

Outside of football, Gore has pursued a professional boxing career in the heavyweight category. He made his professional debut on May 14, 2022, winning the match by knockout.

Career Highlights:

• 2006, 2009, 2011–2013 – 5× Pro Bowl
• 2006 – Second-team All-Pro
• 2020 – NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
• 2016 – Art Rooney Award
• San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame Inductee
• 2001 – BCS National Champion
• NFL Record: Most games played by a running back (241)
• NFL Record: Third all-time in career rushing yards (16,000)
• NFL Record: Most consecutive seasons with at least 500 rushing yards (16)