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Ferdinand H. Duncan

1896 – 1976

American football player

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Lived 1896 – 1976 (aged 80). Ferdinand H. Duncan was an American american football player.

Ferdinand Henry "Ferd" "Dunc" Duncan (June 7, 1896 – September 8, 1976) was an American college football player. He was later a traveling salesman.

Duncan played football at the University of South Dakota, where he was captain of the 1916 team. Coach William G. Kline brought in players from "the University of Oklahoma and the western states" such as Duncan and Ark Newton upon his arrival. He scored all of Florida's points in one of the programs first big victories, over Alabama in 1921. Coach Stegeman of Georgia wrote in Spalding's Football Guide that year "Florida, for the first time, had a strong team."

Duncan was then captain of the 1922 Florida team, ranked by Spalding's Football Guide as the best forward passing team in the country. It was also the first Florida team to play Harvard. In that game, "Robinson and Duncan stood out all afternoon." He scored all of the points in the win over Oglethorpe. An all-time Florida team selected by George Trevor in 1935 puts Duncan at first team end, opposite Dale Van Sickel. Duncan was also a forward on the basketball team.

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University of South Dakota, University of Florida

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ferdinand H. Duncan?

American football player (1896-1976)

When was Ferdinand H. Duncan born?

Ferdinand H. Duncan was born on 7 June 1896 in Sioux City.

When did Ferdinand H. Duncan die?

Ferdinand H. Duncan died on 8 September 1976.

What was Ferdinand H. Duncan's occupation?

Ferdinand H. Duncan was an american football player.

What nationality was Ferdinand H. Duncan?

Ferdinand H. Duncan was American.

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· Wikipedia: Ferdinand H. Duncan

· Wikidata: Q22095570

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