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Felix McCormick

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Felix McCormick
Personal information
Born:(1905-05-21)May 21, 1905
Newark, New Jersey
Died:March 30, 1971(1971-03-30) (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
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]

Later life

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McCormick taught in the Bloomfield school system from 1941 to 1948. He later became a professor of business administration at Columbia University.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Orange beats Stapleton in fast contest". The Courier-News. December 2, 1929. p. 21. Retrieved February 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ^ "Former Bucknell men sign with pro teams". Mount Carmel Item. September 26, 1929. p. 5. Retrieved February 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Dr. F.J. McCormick, retired educator". The Herald-News. April 1, 1971. p. 4. Retrieved February 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
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