He was selected by the Bears in the third round of the 1947 NFL draft after playing college football at San Jose State University.

Frank David Minini was born on December 23, 1921, in Paso Robles, California.

[1] Minini was selected by the Chicago Bears in the third round, with the 23rd overall pick, of the 1947 NFL draft.

[2] The Bears went 10–2 that year, finishing second place in the Western Division for the second straight season.

[4] On September 23, 1949, it was reported that Minini had been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 1950 draft pick.