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Francis Wallace was an American sportswriter who was born on 12 February, 1894 in Bellaire, OH. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan and worked as a sportswriter for the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News. He was also a columnist for the Detroit Times and the Detroit Free Press.
Wallace was a member of the Baseball Writers' Association of America and was inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame in 1975. He was also a member of the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.
Wallace was married to his wife, Mary, for over 50 years. He had two children, a son and a daughter. He passed away on October 15, 1984 at the age of 90.
At the time of his death, Wallace had an estimated net worth of $2 million. He earned most of his wealth from his career as a sportswriter. He also earned money from his columns and books.
| Popular As |
Francis John Wallace |
| Occupation |
writer |
| Age |
83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
12 February, 1894 |
| Birthday |
12 February |
| Birthplace |
Bellaire, Ohio |
| Date of death |
August 19, 1977 |
| Died Place |
Cocoa Beach, Florida |
| Nationality |
United States |
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Francis Wallace Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Francis Wallace's Wife?
His wife is Mary Heath (1902–1992)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Mary Heath (1902–1992) |
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| Children |
John Francis Wallace |
Francis Wallace Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Francis Wallace worth at the age of 83 years old? Francis Wallace’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from United States. We have estimated
Francis Wallace's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
Writer |
Francis Wallace Social Network
Timeline
After graduating from Notre Dame, Francis Wallace accepted a position as a night city editor for the Associated Press. He then served as a sportswriter for the New York Post and the New York Daily News. During that time, he authored the story detailing Knute Rockne’s "Win One for the Gipper" speech and popularized the Fighting Irish among the press in the Northeast as the mascot for the University of Notre Dame. He was also one of the earliest voices for the reform of college football.
Wallace died in Cocoa Beach, Florida on August 19, 1977. He and Mary are buried next to one another in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Bellaire, Ohio.
In 1937, Wallace launched what would become an industry with the release of an annual college football preview. Between 1937 and 1948, Wallace’s predictions ran in The Saturday Evening Post under the title Pigskin Preview. From 1949 to 1956, Wallace’s predictions ran in Collier's under the title Annual Football Preview. After Collier's ceased publication, Wallace’s predictions ran in Playboy and returned to the title of Pigskin Preview. After learning that Playboy also published pornographic photos as part of its content, Wallace terminated the agreement he had struck with Hugh Hefner. By that time, the industry Wallace inspired was in full-swing as many other football predictions were on the market.
In 1927, he began writing fiction and non-fiction stories for a number of magazines. His first of seventeen books, Huddle!, was published in 1930 by Farrar & Rinehart. Several of those stories and books became the basis for motion picture screen plays. His first of seven motion pictures, Touchdown, was released by Paramount Pictures in 1931. Kid Galahad was released by Warner Bros. in 1937, and was remade by the Mirisch Company in 1962.
In 1919, his siblings collectively recognized Wallace’s talents, pooled their resources, and helped to send him off to college at the University of Notre Dame. While at Notre Dame, Wallace studied philosophy. Perhaps the greatest influence in Wallace’s education, however, came while serving as a press intern for Knute Rockne. Wallace thus traveled with the team and worked with the legendary coach to package stories for the press. He graduated from Notre Dame in 1923.
Wallace married Mary Heath (1902–1992) of Bellaire, Ohio in 1925, and their only child, John Francis Wallace was born in New York City in 1932. While Francis and Mary Wallace would also establish residences in Beverly Hills, California and in the Miami, Florida area over the course of their lives, they returned to Bellaire in the late-1930s and, in many ways, always considered it home. Mary served as a teacher and principal at St. John’s Central. Francis had a home office and even dabbled in politics—running as a Republican candidate for the United States House of Representatives from his home district in Ohio. He lost but claims to have received the "intelligent vote".
Francis Wallace (also known as Frank Wallace) (February 12, 1894 – August 19, 1977) was an American sportswriter, author, screenwriter, and commentator for both radio and television broadcasts. His papers are housed in the Francis Wallace Collection, University of Notre Dame Archives.
