Ross V. Ford

For other people named Ross Ford, see Ross Ford (disambiguation).

Ross V. Ford
Biographical details
Born(1900-03-25)March 25, 1900
DiedMarch 15, 1955(1955-03-15) (aged 54)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Playing career
1921–1923Auburn
Position(s)Tackle, fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1924Troy State
Head coaching record
Overall2–1–4

Ross V. "Flivver" Ford (March 25, 1900 – March 15, 1955) was an American college football player and coach and educator. He served as the head football coach at Troy University–then known as Troy State College–in 1924, compiling a record of 2–1–4. Ford played football at Auburn University from 1921 to 1923.[1]

Ross was the superintendent of education in Marion County, Alabama from 1935 to 1940. During World War II, he served as a Seabee in the United States Navy. Ross retired to Gurley, Alabama. He died on March 15, 1955, at Veterans Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, after several months of illness.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Troy State Trojans (Independent) (1924)
1924 Troy State 2–1–4
Troy State: 2–1–4
Total: 2–1–4

References

  1. ^ "Football Media Gude History". Auburn Tigers. 2005. Archived from the original on November 6, 2005. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  2. ^ "Ross (Flivver) Ford To Be Buried Today". Birmingham Post-Herald. Birmingham, Alabama. March 17, 1955. p. 34. Retrieved March 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.