About Fritz Ferko
Lived 1910 – 1974 (aged 63). Fritz Ferko was an American american football player.
John Frederick "Fritz" Ferko (December 23, 1910 – January 22, 1974) was an American football tackle.
Ferko was born in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, in 1910. He was the son of Theodor and Mary (Pawlinko) Ferko. He attended Nesquehoning High School where he earned three varsity letters. He also attended West Chester Teachers College and Mount St. Mary's College.
In 1936, he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League (NFL) and attended the preseason training camp, but he was cut in late August prior to the start of the regular season. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1937 and 1938. He appeared in 13 NFL games, five as a starter. In 1938, he also played for the Jersey City Giants of the American Association.
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Who was Fritz Ferko?
American football player
When was Fritz Ferko born?
Fritz Ferko was born on 23 December 1910.
When did Fritz Ferko die?
Fritz Ferko died on 22 January 1974.
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Fritz Ferko was an american football player.
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Fritz Ferko was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fritz Ferko. https://biography.guide/fritz-ferko/
MLA: "Fritz Ferko." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fritz-ferko/.
Chicago: "Fritz Ferko." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fritz-ferko/.
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