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12 Facts About Darryl Ford

1.

Darryl Ford was born on June 22,1966 and is a former gridiron football linebacker who played in the National Football League and the Canadian Football League.

2.

Darryl Ford did not play organized football until his sophomore season.

3.

Darryl Ford received All-district honors and was named to The Dallas Morning News All Star Team.

4.

Darryl Ford did not play in 1987 because o academic issues.

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Darryl Ford received All-Big West Conference honors and finished his collegiate career as the school's All-time leading tackler.

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Darryl Ford was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1989 NFL draft.

7.

Darryl Ford was released before the start of the season.

8.

Darryl Ford had 3 sacks, 3 interceptions and received CFL All-Star honors.

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Darryl Ford tallied 9 tackles and 2 quarterback sacks in the Argonauts' Grey Cup Championship victory over the Calgary Stampeders.

10.

On May 12,1994, Darryl Ford was signed by the Atlanta Falcons and spent the entire season with the team.

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In 1995, Darryl Ford was signed by the Memphis Mad Dogs, formed as part of the CFL's attempted expansion into the United States.

12.

Darryl Ford spent the 1996 season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.