Derrick Ford (born February 28, 1979,

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) is a former

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for the

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, and

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of the

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Career

He played

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. He was signed as an

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by the Ottawa Renegades. During his time in Ottawa he not only led the team in sacks but became their all-time sack leader in only two years. After the success in the CFL, he signed to play with

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. Then he played in the

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with the

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. Recently Ford played in

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, in the

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with the Porvoo Butchers. He is currently playing with the

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in the

German Football League The German Football League (GFL) is an American football league in Germany and was formed in 1979. Playing rules are based on those of the American National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA. In 1999, the league switched its name from ''Ameri ...

.Ein echter "Ford" für die Canes
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References

External links

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1979 births Living people American players of Canadian football Players of American football from Long Beach, California Players of Canadian football from Long Beach, California American football defensive ends Arizona State Sun Devils football players Ottawa Renegades players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Calgary Stampeders players Rhein Fire players {{defensive-lineman-1970s-stub