About John Ford
Lived 1894 – 1947 (aged 52). John Ford was an American baseball player.
John Dallas Cecil Ford (September 22, 1894 – March 8, 1947) was an American Negro league pitcher in the 1910s.
A native of Ambler, Pennsylvania, Ford played for the Hilldale Club in 1917. He died in 1947 at age 52.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Ford?
US baseball pitcher (1894-1947)
When was John Ford born?
John Ford was born on 22 September 1894 in Ambler, Pennsylvania.
When did John Ford die?
John Ford died on 8 March 1947.
What was John Ford's occupation?
John Ford was a baseball player.
What nationality was John Ford?
John Ford was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ford (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Ford. https://biography.guide/john-ford-baseball-player/
MLA: "John Ford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-ford-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "John Ford." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-ford-baseball-player/.
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