Frank Nunley

Frank Hembre Nunley (October 1, 1945 – June 26, 2024), nicknamed "Fudge Hammer",[1][2] was an American professional football linebacker who played for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League from 1967 to 1976.

[4] He was selected by the Associated Press as a first-team linebacker on its 1966 All-Big Ten Conference football team.

Nunley was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round (62nd overall pick) of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft.

[1][2] He helped lead the 1970 and 1971 49ers teams to consecutive appearances in the NFL championship games, losing both times to the Dallas Cowboys.

After retiring from football, Nunley lived in Los Altos, California, and sold electronics for Sanmina-SCA.