Adrian Ford Explained

Adrian Ford
Birth Place:Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Death Place:Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Position1:End, Guard, Fullback, Halfback, Quarterback
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:190
College:Lafayette
Playing Years1:1926
Playing Team1:Philadelphia Quakers (AFL)
Playing Years2:1927
Playing Team2:Frankford Yellow Jackets (NFL)
Playing Years3:1927
Playing Team3:Pottsville Maroons (NFL)
Career Highlights:
  • AFL Champion (1926)
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Adrian Grainger Ford (January 1, 1904 – July 7, 1977) was a professional football player from Youngstown, Ohio.[1] After going attending high school in Niles, Ohio; Ford attended and played college football for Lafayette College. He made his professional debut in the first American Football League, formed by Red Grange, in 1926 with the Philadelphia Quakers.[1] He won the 1926 AFL Championship with the Quakers. After the AFL folded, the following year, Ford moved to the National Football League. During his only year of playing in the league, Ford split the 1927 season between the Frankford Yellow Jackets and the Pottsville Maroons. He scored two touchdowns for Frankford during the season.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adrian Ford NFL Stats - Pro Football Archives . 2022-10-13 . www.profootballarchives.com.