About Alan Ford
Born 1943. Alan Ford is an American canadian football player.
Alan Ford (born July 2, 1943) is a Canadian former professional football player and executive. Currently he is a scout for the Montreal Alouettes. He played as defensive back and punter from 1965 to 1976 for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League, and acted as Roughriders general manager from 1989 to 1999.
He helped the Roughriders win the 1966 Grey Cup, and place second in 1967, in which he made the longest punt in Grey Cup history.
He has been an executive for the Roughriders and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, winning the 1989 Grey Cup with the Roughriders as general manager (GM). In the late-2000s, Ford acted as a scout for the Montreal Alouettes.
Ford's grandson, Jaxon Ford, was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 2023 CFL National Draft.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Alan Ford?
Canadian football player
When was Alan Ford born?
Alan Ford was born on 2 July 1943 in Saskatoon.
What is Alan Ford's occupation?
Alan Ford is a canadian football player.
What nationality is Alan Ford?
Alan Ford is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alan Ford (Canadian football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alan Ford. https://biography.guide/alan-ford-canadian-football-player/
MLA: "Alan Ford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alan-ford-canadian-football-player/.
Chicago: "Alan Ford." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alan-ford-canadian-football-player/.
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