Fritz Ferko
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| Position: | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 23, 1910 Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania |
| Died: | January 22, 1974 (aged 63) Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania |
| 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 | |
| Player stats at PFR | |
John Frederick "Fritz" Ferko (December 23, 1910 – January 22, 1974) was an American football tackle.
Ferko was born in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, in 1910. He was the son of Theodor and Mary (Pawlinko) Ferko. He attended Nesquehoning High School where he earned three varsity letters. He also attended West Chester Teachers College and Mount St. Mary's College.[1][2]
In 1936, he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League (NFL) and attended the preseason training camp,[3] but he was cut in late August prior to the start of the regular season.[4] He played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1937 and 1938. He appeared in 13 NFL games, five as a starter.[5][6] In 1938, he also played for the Jersey City Giants of the American Association.[6]
Ferko was employed for many years at the Bonney Forge & Foundry in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He died in 1974 at age 63.[2][7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Sports Sparks". Mauch Chunk Times-News. November 8, 1937. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "John Ferko". Hazleton Standard-Speaker. January 24, 1974. p. 24 – 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.
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