Bo Farrington
American football player (1936–1964)
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John R. "Bo" Farrington (January 18, 1936 – July 27, 1964) was an American professional football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He attended Prairie View A&M University. Farrington made history with Bill Wade when (in Wade's first start as quarterback) he received a 98-yard touchdown pass on October 8, 1961.[1]
PositionTight end
BornFebruary 6, 1936
DeWalt, Texas, U.S.
DeWalt, Texas, U.S.
DiedJuly 27, 1964 (aged 28)
Rensselaer, Indiana, U.S.
Rensselaer, Indiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Farrington (right) with the Chicago Bears in 1961 | |||||||||
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | February 6, 1936 DeWalt, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | July 27, 1964 (aged 28) Rensselaer, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 217 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Yates (Houston, Texas) | ||||||||
| College | Prairie View A&M | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1960: 16th round, 187th overall pick | ||||||||
| AFL draft | 1960 | ||||||||
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Farrington was killed in an automobile accident on July 27, 1964, in Rensselaer, Indiana, at the age of 28, along with teammate Willie Galimore.[2]
