Frank A. Eyman (1898–1984) [1] [2] was a U.S. prison warden, who appeared in a couple of movies as a prison warden. One of them was the 1969 film Riot that starred Jim Brown and Gene Hackman. [3] He was also one of the policemen that captured John Dillinger. [4] [1] Career.

Mar 21, 2017 · Frank Eyman was a prison warden in Florence. He was known for stopping a prison raid, saving two men on duty. (Photo obtained through the research of Mike Anderson) TUCSON — Let us remember Frank Eyman, considered to be one of the toughest individuals to ever put on a badge.

Jun 14, 1984 · PHOENIX -- Frank Eyman, a law enforcment officer for six decades and one of the policemen who arrested the John Dillinger gang in Arizona the same year the Prohibition-era mobster was shot to ...

He held this position until 1972. Eyman appeared in two movies as prison wardens. The envelope has printed in blue in the top left corner, "Frank A. Eyman for Sheriff," under which is an address on north Stone Avenue, Tucson, Arizona. Below that is a policeman's badge inside which is written, "Elect Capt. Frank Eyman for Sheriff."

Jan 22, 2016 · To the rear door went Frank Eyman and Kenneth Mullaney. As Sherman reached the door, he saw Clark leap from divan and come to the door with a woman. Sherman drew his pistol and Clark, accosting ...

Jan 2, 2025 · A. Frank Eyman was a very interesting figure because he was a sheriff who was put in charge of the first state prison in Arizona, which was in Florence, and he was there for a very long time, at least 20 years. His claim to fame was that he was a tough-talking sheriff. He was foul-mouthed, and not very polite, and his tactics were incredibly ...

Frank Eyman is best known as the longest-serving Arizona State Prison Warden, serving from 1955 to 1972. He is also credited with bringing the Fraternal Order of Police to Arizona. In 1955 Frank was appointed the Warden for the Arizona State Prison System by Governor McFarland and moved to Florence, AZ.

Frank Eyman was a prison warden, who appeared in a couple of movies as a prison warden. Career One of them was the 1969 film Riot that starred Jim Brown and Gene Hackman.

Feb 22, 2025 · He pulled two weapons as he was being interrogated, but Tucson police Officer Frank Eyman drew his first. Dillinger was arrested easily when he came to the Second Avenue house that night. Tucson ...

On January 25, 1934, Tucson Police Officer Frank Eyman was one of several officers who captured John Dillinger in downtown Tucson. Eyman, who later became Sheriff of Pima County and Warden of the Arizona State Prison in Florence (1955 to 1972), transported Dillinger to Chicago. While there, he had the opportunity to visit a Fraternal Order of ...