About Gene Ford
Lived 1912 – 1970 (aged 58). Gene Ford was an American baseball player.
Eugene Matthew Ford (June 23, 1912 – September 7, 1970) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Bees during 1936 and the Chicago White Sox during 1938. Listed at and , he batted and threw right-handed.
Biography Born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and was captain of the 1935 varsity. Following his graduation,
Ford made a single major-league appearance for the 1936 Boston Bees, Ford then missed the 1937 season, due to injury sustained when he fell from bleachers at his alma mater. He finished his professional career with four relief appearances for the 1938 Chicago White Sox, allowing 16 runs in 14 innings. As a batter, he registered one hit in six at bats, and as a fielder he did not commit an error in five total chances.
After his baseball career, Ford was a farmer in Emmetsburg, Iowa.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gene Ford?
American baseball player (1912-1970)
When was Gene Ford born?
Gene Ford was born on 23 June 1912 in Fort Dodge.
When did Gene Ford die?
Gene Ford died on 7 September 1970 in Emmetsburg.
What was Gene Ford's occupation?
Gene Ford was a baseball player.
What nationality was Gene Ford?
Gene Ford was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gene Ford (pitcher, born 1912)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gene Ford. https://biography.guide/gene-ford-baseball-player/
MLA: "Gene Ford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gene-ford-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Gene Ford." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gene-ford-baseball-player/.
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