Place of birth Foley, Alabama Weight 192 lb (87 kg) CFL status International Name Bubba Marriott | Position(s) QB College Troy Trojans football Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | |
Date of birth (1938-12-25) December 25, 1938 (age 76) | ||
Troy University Sports Hall of Fame - Bubba Marriott
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.
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- Troy University Sports Hall of Fame Bubba Marriott
- College career
- New York Giants
- Montreal Alouettes
- Toronto Rifles
- Bramalea Satellites
- References
College career
Marriott played for the Troy Trojans from 1957 to 1960, earning All-American honors his senior year in 1960.
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.
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.
Toronto Rifles
Marriott served as head coach and general manager of Toronto Rifles of the Continental Football League.
Bramalea Satellites
Marriott was later head coach of the Bramalea Satellites of the Northern Football Conference, earning coach of the year honors in 1973.