Adrian Ford

Adrian Grainger Ford (January 1, 1904 – July 7, 1977) was a professional football player from Youngstown, Ohio. 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. 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.

Adrian Ford
Born:(1904-01-01)January 1, 1904
Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Died:July 7, 1977(1977-07-07) (aged 73)
Youngstown, Ohio, United States
Career information
Position(s)End, Guard, Fullback, Halfback, Quarterback
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
CollegeLafayette
Career history
As player
1926Philadelphia Quakers (AFL)
1927Frankford Yellow Jackets (NFL)
1927Pottsville Maroons (NFL)
Career highlights and awards
  • AFL Champion (1926)


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