About Neil Ferris
Neil Ferris, 68, American football player (Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams).
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|Neil George Ferris (October 31, 1927 – January 30, 1996) was an American football defensive back and halfback in the National Football League.
A graduate of Loyola Marymount University, Ferris was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1991. Ferris played for three NFL teams, the Washington Redskins in 1951–1952, the Philadelphia Eagles in 1952, and also the Los Angeles Rams, in 1953.
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