About Fred Cole
Lived 1937 – 2013 (aged 76). Fred Cole was an American american football player.
Frederick Michael Cole (June 14, 1937 – October 11, 2013) was an American professional football player. He played college football with the University of Maryland Terrapins. He played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Western Interprovincial Football Union in 1959, winning the Grey Cup. Cole was also drafted in the 1959 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears (Round 6, #68 overall). After playing with Winnipeg, he also played a single season with the Los Angeles Chargers of the American Football League (AFL). He later played for the Newark Bears of the Atlantic Coast Football League in 1963. He died in his native state of New Jersey in 2013.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Cole?
American football player (1937-2013)
When was Fred Cole born?
Fred Cole was born on 14 June 1937 in Newark.
When did Fred Cole die?
Fred Cole died on 11 October 2013 in Brick Township.
What was Fred Cole's occupation?
Fred Cole was an american football player.
What nationality was Fred Cole?
Fred Cole was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Cole (gridiron football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Cole. https://biography.guide/fred-cole-american-football-player/
MLA: "Fred Cole." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-cole-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Fred Cole." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-cole-american-football-player/.
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