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NFLE

Franky

CARD: Frankfurt Galaxy Team Issue 2003
ACQUIRED: 2022, Private Acquisition

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • The Frankfurt Galaxy’s team mascot is Franky, who has been with the franchise since 1997.
  • Considered the team’s greatest fan, he wears the number 12 in honor of the 12th man.
  • Its species is that of a ‘Galactosaurus Universus’.
  • Enjoys eating unicorns.
  • Continued to enjoy success when the Galaxy was reborn a few years ago, and as the team moved to the ELF.

ACCOLADES:

  • 3rd Place, 2012 Mascot Olympics

NFL, NFLE

Morgan, Tim

CARD: Frankfurt Galaxy Team Issue 2003
ACQUIRED: 2022, Private Acquisition

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Left footed Tim Morgan, did double duty as K and P at San Jose St, and was named a first-team All-WAC punter.
  • Wasn’t selected in the 2000 NFL Draft, but spent time in camp with the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • Signed by the Packers in 2002 and allocated to the NFLE.
  • Joined the Frankfurt Galaxy in 2003.
  • In week 2 of the season punted 7 times for a 42.1 yard average (58 yard long), and recovered an onside kick, in a 17-13 win over the Scottish Claymores.
  • On the season, Tim dropped 9 punts inside the 20, and had 4 touchbacks.
  • Returned stateside and was cut by Packers at the end of camp.
  • Saw time in camp in 2004 with the Jets as well, but didn’t make roster.

ACCOLADES:

  • NFLE Special Teams Player of the Week 2003- Week 2
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Lira, Hugo

CARD: Frankfurt Galaxy Team Issue 2003
ACQUIRED: 2023, Private Acquisition

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Hugo Lira played gridiron football in Mexico growing up and through college as a runningback at UDLAP from 1998-2002.
  • Joined the NFLE with the Frankfurt Galaxy in 2003 where he was converted to WR.
  • He also spent time on special teams, returning one kick for 33 yards in 2004.
  • Saw the most action in 2005 as a member of the Berlin Thunder.
  • Caught 3 passes for 24 yards, returned 11 kicks for 248 yards, and posted 5 special teams tackles.
  • Spent preseason with the Carolina Panthers in 2005 and was part of final cutdowns.
  • Returned to Mexico and began climbing up the coaching ranks.
  • Spent time at UVM Querétaro (2005–2006), ITESM CEM (2007–2011), ITESM Puebla (2012–2021), and currently is head coach of ITESM CCM (2022–present).
  • Worked with the Mexican squad for the World University American Football Championship helping them earn gold in 2014, ’16, and ’18.