Frederick Lee Ford (March 30, 1938 – May 22, 2021) was an American football halfback for the

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and Los Angeles Chargers of the

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. He played

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at Cal Poly for the

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. He died on May 22, 2021 at the age of 83.

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. Following the 1958 season, Ford was selected for Little All-America honorable mention.

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.

References

1938 births Players of American football from Bakersfield, California American football running backs California Polytechnic State University alumni Cal Poly Mustangs football players Buffalo Bills players Los Angeles Chargers players American Football League players 2021 deaths {{runningback-1930s-stub