Fritz Ferko

John Frederick "Fritz" Ferko (December 23, 1910 – January 22, 1974) was an American football tackle.

Fritz Ferko
No. 11, 19
Position:Tackle
Personal information
Born:(1910-12-23)December 23, 1910
Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania
Died:January 22, 1974(1974-01-22) (aged 63)
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:Nesquehoning (PA)
College:West Chester, Mount St. Mary's
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Ferko was born in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, in 1910. He attended Nesquehoning High School, West Chester Teachers College, and Mount St. Mary's College.[1]

In 1936, he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League (NFL) and attended the preseason training camp,[2] but he was cut in late August prior to the start of the regular season.[3] He played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1937 and 1938. He appeared in 13 NFL games, five as a starter.[4][5] In 1938, he also played for the Jersey City Giants of the American Association.[5]

Ferko died in 1974 at age 63.[6]

References
  1. "Sports Sparks". Mauch Chunk Times-News. November 8, 1937. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Gets Pro Contract". Shamokin News-Dispatch. August 25, 1936. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Grid Pirates Release Five". The Pittsburgh Press. August 26, 1936. p. 26 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Fritz Ferko". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  5. "Fritz Ferko". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  6. "John 'Fritz' Ferko, Ex-Eagles Player". The Morning Call. January 23, 1974. p. 16 – via Newspapers.com.
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