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Leonard Guy Ford Jr. (February 18, 1926 – March 14, 1972) was an American professional football player who was an offensive and defensive end from 1948 to 1958. He played college football for the University of Michigan and professional football for the Los Angeles Dons, Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers.
Jul 13, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Len Ford, a defensive end who played for the Cleveland Browns from 1950 to 1957 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Find out how he excelled at Morgan State, Michigan, and in the NFL, and what he did after football.
Ford, who recovered 20 opponents' fumbles in nine NFL seasons, was a first- or second-team All-NFL pick seven times. He also played in four consecutive Pro Bowls. In the 1954 NFL championship game against Detroit, he intercepted two passes as the Browns buried the Lions, 56-10.
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- February 18, 1926
Learn about Len Ford, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and one of the greatest defensive ends of all time. He played for the Los Angeles Dons and the Cleveland Browns, and set a record for recovering 20 fumbles in his career.
Len Ford made it as a defensive lineman. But if his career had gone differently, he just as easily might have also gotten into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as an offensive skill player.
University of Michigan All-America football star Len Ford started his collegiate career at Morgan State. After a brief stint in the Navy, Ford transferred to U-M in 1945 for one simple reason -- he wanted to play in the Rose Bowl. He was tall, strong and powerful, with soft hands.
