Frank Massa (2002) - M Club Hall of Fame - University of Memphis Athletics

Frank Massa

Induction:
2002

Frank Massa played football from 1956 through 1958 under coach Ralph Hatley.

He served as co-captain of the 1958 squad and helped his team to a 6-4 record. The two-way performer was voted the team MVP in 1958.

A native of New Orleans, LA, Massa played one season at Perkinston Mississippi Junior College before signing with the Tigers.

Playing both fullback and linebacker, Massa was the season-leading tackler in 1958 and averaged 5.3 yards per carry on offense.

In addition to football, Massa boxed as a member of the Memphis boxing team and was named to Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities for 1957-58.

Following a stint in the United States Marine Corps, Massa began a sales career with Ross Labs that led to being named District Manager in 1977.

Massa retired from Ross Labs in 1998 and opened his own company, BMS Enterprises.

Frank and his wife, Veronica, have one daughter, Monica Massa McNeil.