About John Ward
Lived 1948 – 2012 (aged 64). John Ward was an American american football player.
John Henry Ward (May 27, 1948 – December 4, 2012) was an American professional football player who was a center, defensive end and guard in the National Football League (NFL) from 1970 to 1976 for the Minnesota Vikings, the Chicago Bears and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played high school football at Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys and was the Vikings' first round pick in the 1970 NFL draft. Ward was also a wrestler at Oklahoma State, where he earned NCAA All-American honors in 1969. Ward died of cancer on December 4, 2012.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Ward?
American football player, born 1948
When was John Ward born?
John Ward was born on 27 May 1948 in Enid.
When did John Ward die?
John Ward died on 4 December 2012 in Oklahoma City.
What was John Ward's occupation?
John Ward was an american football player.
What nationality was John Ward?
John Ward was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ward (American football, born 1948)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Ward. https://biography.guide/john-ward-american-football-player/
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