Felix John McCormick (May 21, 1905 – March 30, 1971) was a professional football player with the Orange Tornadoes of the National Football League. McCormick played college football at Bucknell University prior to playing professionally. On December 1, 1929, McCormick completed a 35-yard field goal to give the Orange Tornadoes the win over the Staten Island Stapletons, 3–0.[1] In 1926, he completed a 53-yard drop kick with Bucknell University.[2]
| Personal information | |
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| Born: | May 21, 1905 Newark, New Jersey |
| Died: | March 30, 1971 (aged 65) |
| Height: | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Bucknell University |
| Position: | Fullback, Guard, Halfback |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Later life
editMcCormick taught in the Bloomfield school system from 1941 to 1948. He later became a professor of business administration at Columbia University.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Orange beats Stapleton in fast contest". The Courier-News. December 2, 1929. p. 21. Retrieved February 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Former Bucknell men sign with pro teams". Mount Carmel Item. September 26, 1929. p. 5. Retrieved February 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dr. F.J. McCormick, retired educator". The Herald-News. April 1, 1971. p. 4. Retrieved February 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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