Fritz Ferko
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Position: | Tackle |
Personal information | |
Born: | Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania | December 23, 1910
Died: | January 22, 1974 Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania | (aged 63)
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Nesquehoning (PA) |
College: | West Chester, Mount St. Mary's |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
John Frederick "Fritz" Ferko (December 23, 1910 – January 22, 1974) was an American football tackle.
Ferko was born in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, in 1910. He attended Nesquehoning High School, West Chester Teachers College, and Mount St. Mary's College.[1]
In 1936, he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League (NFL) and attended the preseason training camp,[2] but he was cut in late August prior to the start of the regular season.[3] He played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1937 and 1938. He appeared in 13 NFL games, five as a starter.[4][5] In 1938, he also played for the Jersey City Giants of the American Association.[5]
Ferko died in 1974 at age 63.[6]
References[]
- ^ "Sports Sparks". Mauch Chunk Times-News. November 8, 1937. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gets Pro Contract". Shamokin News-Dispatch. August 25, 1936. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Grid Pirates Release Five". The Pittsburgh Press. August 26, 1936. p. 26 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Fritz Ferko". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ^ a b "Fritz Ferko". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ "John 'Fritz' Ferko, Ex-Eagles Player". The Morning Call. January 23, 1974. p. 16 – via Newspapers.com.
Categories:
- 1910 births
- 1974 deaths
- Philadelphia Eagles players
- American football tackles
- Players of American football from Pennsylvania