Frederick Lee Ford (March 30, 1938 – May 22, 2021) was an American football halfback for the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at Cal Poly for the Mustangs.
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| Born: | March 30, 1938 Bakersfield, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died: | May 22, 2021 (aged 83) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Tulare Union (Tulare, California) | ||||||||
| College: | Cal Poly | ||||||||
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He died on May 22, 2021, at the age of 83.[1]
Collegiate career
editFord's top season at Cal Poly came in 1958, when he scored eight total touchdowns and led the squad in rushing, compiling 515 yards on 65 carries.[2] Following the 1958 season, Ford was selected for Little All-America honorable mention.[3]
Professional football
editFor the 1960 Chargers, on December 18 against the New York Titans, Ford rushed for a career-high 109 yards and a touchdown on seven carries.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Freddie Ford Obituary (1938 - 2021) - Visalia, CA - Tulare County". www.legacy.com. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ NCAA Statistics Archive - Cal Poly (1958 Football).
- ^ "Fred Ford, Willie Hudson Receive Honorable Mentions". El Mustang. January 9, 1959. p. 3.
- ^ 2022 L.A. Chargers Media Guide. Los Angeles Chargers. 2022. p. 301.
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