Francis "Bubba" Marriott (born December 25, 1938) is a former

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who played one season with the

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of the

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. He played college football at Troy State College. He was also a member of the New York Giants of the

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College career

Marriott played for the

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from 1957 to 1960, earning All-American honors his senior year in 1960.

Professional career

New York Giants

Marriott was a member of the New York Giants practice squad from 1961 to 1962 after going undrafted in the

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Montreal Alouettes

Marriott signed with the Montreal Alouettes to served as the backup quarterback behind on July 29, 1963. He recorded one touchdown and ten interceptions on 81 passing attempts during the 1963 season. He was released by the Alouettes on July 31, 1964.

Coaching career

Toronto Rifles

Marriott served as head coach and

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of the Continental Football League.

Bramalea Satellites

Marriott was later head coach of the Bramalea Satellites of the Northern Football Conference, earning coach of the year honors in 1973.

References

External links

Just Sports Stats
{{DEFAULTSORT:Marriott, Bubba Living people 1938 births Players of American football from Alabama American football quarterbacks Canadian football quarterbacks American players of Canadian football Troy Trojans football players Montreal Alouettes players People from Foley, Alabama