David Ward (American football)

David Ward
Profile
PositionEnd
Personal information
Born(1907-03-10)March 10, 1907
Wynnewood, Oklahoma, United States
DiedMarch 1982
Career information
CollegeNew Mexico
Haskell Indian Nations
Career history
1933Boston Redskins

David Ward (March 10, 1907 – March 1982) was an American football end in the National Football League for the Boston Redskins.[1][2] Born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma,[3] Ward attended Haskell Indian Nations University and the University of New Mexico.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Snyder, Rick (July 13, 2020). "Ol' Ricky's Washington Football Tales - American Indians". Sports Illustrated. Ward played just one game for the Redskins. A Yakima Indian, he was also elected to the American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame.
  2. ^ "Indian Gridmen Join Pro Ranks". The Wichita Beacon. April 20, 1933. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "David Ward". nfl.com. Retrieved June 12, 2008.
  4. ^ "A Pair of Haskell Indian Linemen". Sioux City Journal. October 8, 1927. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Charles And Ward Ineligible For Football; Three Other Indians Ruled Available". Albuquerque Journal. January 11, 1932. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.