Frank Bernardi Autographs
Frank Dominic Bernardi (born June 17, 1933) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes. A fourth round selection (38th overall pick) in the 1955 NFL draft, Bernardi played for the NFL's Chicago Cardinals, from 1955 through 1957, and for the AFL's Denver Broncos in 1960. Bernardi remains active in the Alumni club, and has been a member since 1962.
Frank Bernardi attended the university of Colorado, where he was a two-sport athlete. He played for the Buffaloes baseball team as an outfielder, leading the team in home runs with six, and RBI's with 26 during his senior season. On the Buffaloes football team he was an all-purpose back. He ran the ball, and played quarterback when needed as well. And when called upon, he also returned kicks as well. In a game against arch rival Colorado State, Bernardi ran for 152 yards and scored two touchdowns on only five carries. Colorado won the game, 46-0.
In the 1955 NFL draft, the Chicago Cardinals selected Bernadi in the fourth round, making him the 38th overall player selected in the draft. Bernadi made the team, despite it being well stocked at running back with Johnny Olszewski and future hall of famer Ollie Matson. Bernardi was used as both a runner and receiver in his rookie season by Cardinals head coach Ray Richards. Bernardi had eight carries for seventeen yards as a halfback spelling Matson. Bernardi was also deployed as receiver with four receptions for 77 yards and a score. His lone touchdown reception coming in an 24-24 tie against the Philadelphia Eagles week five. The 39 yard pass from Cardinals quarterback Lamar McHan was the first score in the game.
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Traded items with a signature of Frank Bernardi
The most expensive item with a signature of Frank Bernardi (FRANK BERNARDI SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED 1960 FLEER CARD # 54 DENVER BRONCOS) was sold in April 2023 for $24.99 while the cheapest item (Frank Bernardi Cardinals Signed/Auto 3x5 Index Card) found a new owner for $2.75 in August 2011. The month with the most items sold (2) was January 2012 with an average selling price of $14.99 for an autographed item of Frank Bernardi. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in April 2023 with $24.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $2.75 was August 2011. In average, an autographed item from Frank Bernardi is worth $11.75.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Frank Bernardi were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | 1955/58 FRANK BERNARDI-CHICAGO CARDINALS 4x6 AUTOGRAPHED CUT W/ PHOT0 | $2.99 |  |
| 1960 -Frank Bernardi- Fleer Autograph/Signed/Auto Football Card #54 Broncos | $14.99 | |
| 1960 FLEER -FRANK BERNARDI-DENVER BRONCOS AUTOGRAPHED VINTAGE ROOKIE CARD-d.2009 | $11.50 | |
| 1960 FLEER SIGNED PHOTO CARD FRANK BERNARDI DENVER BRONCOS CARDINALS COLORADO | $5.50 | |
| CHICAGO CARDINALS signed FRANK BERNARDI ROOKIE CHICAGO CARDINALS 1955 | $3.99 | |
| FRANK BERNARDI - Signed 1960 Fleer #54 - Denver Broncos AFL | $5.00 | |
| Frank Bernardi Autograph Note Signed 1955-57 Chicago Cardinals 1960 Broncos | $4.99 | |
| FRANK BERNARDI COLORADO UNIVERSITY #18 1959 autographed 8x10 photo W/COA | $7.24 | |
| FRANK BERNARDI COLORADO UNIVERSITY #18 1959 autographed 8x10 photo W/COA | $7.24 | |
 | Frank Bernardi Signed 1960 Fleer Denver Broncos Autograph | $19.00 | |
| Frank Bernardi Signed 1960 Fleer Denver Broncos Autograph | $19.00 | |
| Frank Bernardi Signed 1960 Fleer Denver Broncos Autograph | $19.00 | |
| Frank Bernardi Signed 1960 Fleer Denver Broncos Autograph | $19.00 | |
| Frank Bernardi signed autograph auto 3x5 Football Player Chicago Cardinals | $12.00 | |
| FRANK BERNARDI SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED 1960 FLEER CARD # 54 DENVER BRONCOS | $24.99 | |
