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Legendary Ole Miss QB Bobby Ray Franklin Dies at 88

5/17/2025

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Bobby Ray Franklin, a celebrated former Ole Miss quarterback and Cleveland Browns defensive back, has passed away at 88. He guided Ole Miss to three bowl games, earning MVP honors twice. As a coach at Northwest Mississippi Community College from 1981 to 2004, he achieved an impressive 201-57-6 record and clinched two NJCAA titles, leaving a lasting legacy in sports halls of fame.

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Bobby Ray Franklin, a celebrated former Ole Miss quarterback and Cleveland Browns defensive back, has passed away at 88. He guided Ole Miss to three bowl games, earning MVP honors twice. As a coach at Northwest Mississippi Community College from 1981 to 2004, he achieved an impressive 201-57-6 record and clinched two NJCAA titles, leaving a lasting legacy in sports halls of fame.