Fred Ford (American football) explained

Fred Ford
Position:	Halfback
Number:	20, 26
Birth Date:	30 March 1938
Birth Place:	Bakersfield, California, U.S.
High School:	Tulare Union (Tulare, California)
College:	Cal Poly
Teams:	Buffalo Bills (1960) Los Angeles Chargers (1960)
Statlabel1:	Rushing att-yards
Statvalue1:	38-194
Statlabel2:	Receptions-yards
Statvalue2:	1-5
Statlabel3:	Touchdowns
Statvalue3:	2
Pfr:	F/FordFr00

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.

He died on May 22, 2021, at the age of 83.^[1]

Collegiate career

Ford'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

For 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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Freddie Ford Obituary (1938 - 2021) - Visalia, CA - Tulare County. 2021-06-19. www.legacy.com. en.
2. NCAA Statistics Archive - Cal Poly (1958 Football).
3. News: January 9, 1959 . Fred Ford, Willie Hudson Receive Honorable Mentions . 3 . El Mustang.
4. Book: 2022 L.A. Chargers Media Guide . Los Angeles Chargers . 2022 . 301 . English.