About Gene Ford
Lived 1881 – 1973 (aged 92). Gene Ford was an American baseball player.
Eugene Wyman Ford (April 16, 1881 – August 23, 1973) was a Canadian professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher who appeared in Major League Baseball (MLB) during 1905 with the Detroit Tigers. With Detroit, he compiled a 0–1 record, with a 5.66 earned run average, and 20 strikeouts in 35 innings pitched. Ford also played professionally in several minor leagues between 1902 and 1908.
His brother Russ Ford was also a major-league pitcher.
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Who was Gene Ford?
American baseball player
When was Gene Ford born?
Gene Ford was born on 16 April 1881 in Milton.
When did Gene Ford die?
Gene Ford died on 23 August 1973 in Dunedin.
What was Gene Ford's occupation?
Gene Ford was a baseball player.
What nationality was Gene Ford?
Gene Ford was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gene Ford. https://biography.guide/gene-ford/
MLA: "Gene Ford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gene-ford/.
Chicago: "Gene Ford." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gene-ford/.
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