About France Fitzgerald
Lived 1896 – 1961 (aged 64). France Fitzgerald was an american football player.
John Francis FitzGerald (August 22, 1896 – July 23, 1961), sometimes referred to as France Fitzgerald, was an American football player and judge.
Born in Massachusetts, he attended Holyoke High School. He played college football as a halfback, playing on both offense and defense, at the University of Detroit during the 1917, 1919, 1920, and 1921 seasons.
His education was interrupted during World War I with service in the United States Army.
He studied law at the University of Detroit, worked for a time as a probation officer, and served as a Wayne County Circuit Court Commissioner for several years.
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Who was France Fitzgerald?
American football player and judge (1896–1961)
When was France Fitzgerald born?
France Fitzgerald was born on 22 August 1896 in Ireland.
When did France Fitzgerald die?
France Fitzgerald died on 23 July 1961.
What was France Fitzgerald's occupation?
France Fitzgerald was an american football player.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: France Fitzgerald
· DBpedia: Frank FitzGerald (judge)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). France Fitzgerald. https://biography.guide/france-fitzgerald/
MLA: "France Fitzgerald." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/france-fitzgerald/.
Chicago: "France Fitzgerald." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/france-fitzgerald/.
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