Frank Ginda 2016 San Jose State Spartans Travel Worn & Signed Blue Nike XL Sweatpants
Frank Ginda is a linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. Ginda signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018. The talented linebacker has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins. Ginda played college football at San Jose State.
Ginda attended Pacheco High School in Los Banos, California. Along with football, he also played basketball and participated in track and field. As a senior in 2014, he tallied 115 tackles and 8 tackles for loss. On October 14th, 2014, Ginda committed to play football at San Jose State University.
As a true freshman in 2015 with the Spartans, Ginda played in 13 games, making 12 starts, tallying 80 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and one sack. In 2016, as a sophomore, Ginda played in 12 games, making 99 tackles and 11.5 tackles for loss, including five games with ten or more tackles. In addition, he had 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one interception.
As a junior in 2017, Ginda was the NCAA leading tackler with 173 total tackles, an average of 13.3 per game. His 173 total tackles is the most in Mountain West Conference history and ranks eighth in FBS history. He was named to the All-Mountain West Conference first team. After the season, he declared for the 2018 NFL Draft, foregoing his senior season. In three seasons with the Spartans, Ginda finishes his career with 351 tackles, 29 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks.
On July 24th, 2018, Ginda signed with the Miami Dolphins. During the 2018 NFL preseason, Ginda saw action on defense and special teams where he totaled 22 tackles, four tackles for loss, and a forced fumble. In the final preseason game, Ginda led the team with 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, and a forced fumble in a 34-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
On October 14th, 2018, Ginda signed with the San Diego Fleet. During his time in the AAF before it folded, Ginda lead his team with 41 total tackles including 4 for loss, 2 pass break-ups, and one forced fumble that was returned for a touchdown. The league ceased operations in April 2019. In October 2019, Ginda was selected by the New York Guardians in the open phase of the 2020 XFL Draft.
Ginda was selected by the Michigan Panthers in the 2022 USFL Draft. Ginda was picked by his peers as one of four team captains. During the USFL inaugural season, Ginda finished with 90 tackles which was #2 in the league, 10 tackles for loss, 4 QB pressures, 2 sacks, and 1 forced fumble.
In Ginda's second season with the Panthers, Ginda won USFL Defensive Player of the Year and was selected as an All-USFL linebacker. He completed his season with 115 tackles, three interceptions, two sacks, two forced fumbles, six pass breakups, and six tackles for loss. Ginda was also named defensive player of the week four times during the 10-game season. Ginda was also named team captain. He was released from his contract on August 12, 2023, to sign with the Atlanta Falcons!
The featured blue nike Sweatpants were issued to and worn by Frank Ginda for travel in 2016 as a member of the San Jose State Spartans. The talented linebacker has signed the Pants and added his “#5” and “2016 Travel Suit Sweat Pants” in silver. The inside laundry tag has “G Uribe” written in black. This could refer to Gary Uribe who is the Spartans head athletic performance coach. A lot of the smaller schools reuse sweatshirts, shorts, shirts, etc. The Sweatpants show wear but are in good condition. The Sweatpants were obtained directly from Frank Ginda!!!