Bubba Marriott

Bubba Marriott
Date of birth (1938-12-25) December 25, 1938
Place of birth Foley, Alabama
Career information
CFL status International
Position(s) QB
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 192 lb (87 kg)
College Troy
Career history
As player
19611962 New York Giants*
19631965 Montreal 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

New York Giants

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

Montreal Alouettes

Marriott signed with the Montreal Alouettes to served 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

Toronto Rifles

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

Bramalea Satellites

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. 1 2 3 4 5 "Francis (Bubba) Marriott". cflapedia.com. Archived from the original on May 8, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
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