Bubba Marriott

Bubba Marriott
Date of birth (1938-12-25) December 25, 1938 (age 86)
Place of birthFoley, Alabama
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)QB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight192 lb (87 kg)
US collegeTroy State
Career history
As player
1961–1962New York Giants*
1963–1965Montreal Alouettes
*Offseason or practice roster only

Francis "Bubba" Marriott (born December 25, 1938) is a former American football quarterback who played one season with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at Troy State College. He was also a member of the New York Giants of the National Football League.

College career

Marriott played for the Troy Trojans from 1957 to 1960, earning All-American honors his senior year in 1960.[1]

Professional career

Marriott was a member of the New York Giants practice squad from 1961 to 1962 after going undrafted in the 1960 NFL draft.[1]

Marriott signed with the Montreal Alouettes to serve as the backup quarterback behind on July 29, 1963. He recorded one touchdown and ten interceptions on 81 passing attempts during the 1963 season. He was released by the Alouettes on July 31, 1964.[1]

Coaching career

Marriott served as head coach and general manager of Toronto Rifles of the Continental Football League.[1]

Marriott was later head coach of the Bramalea Satellites of the Northern Football Conference, earning coach of the year honors in 1973.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Francis (Bubba) Marriott". cflapedia.com. Archived from the original on May 8, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.