About Gene Ferguson
Born 1947. Gene Ferguson is an American american football player.
Eugene Bransford Ferguson (born June 5, 1947) is an American former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). Ferguson played offensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers and Houston Oilers. He replaced Pro Football Hall of Fame tackle Ron Mix while with the Chargers.
He was one of the first NFL players to weigh 300 pounds. In 1970, he was listed as the only 300-pounder. That number has exploded to 358 as of 2013.
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Who is Gene Ferguson?
American football player
When was Gene Ferguson born?
Gene Ferguson was born on 5 June 1947.
What is Gene Ferguson's occupation?
Gene Ferguson is an american football player.
What nationality is Gene Ferguson?
Gene Ferguson is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gene Ferguson. https://biography.guide/gene-ferguson/
MLA: "Gene Ferguson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gene-ferguson/.
Chicago: "Gene Ferguson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gene-ferguson/.
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