Bubba Marriott

Francis M. "Bubba" Marriott (born December 25, 1938) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for one season with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Troy Trojans football. He was also a member of the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).

Bubba Marriott

No. 23, 17[1]
Date of birth	(1938-12-25) December 25, 1938 (age 86)
Place of birth	Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Career information
CFL status	International
Position(s)	QB
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg)
US college	Troy State
High school	Foley (Foley, Alabama)
Career history
As player
1961–1962	New York Giants*
1963–1964	Montreal Alouettes
1965–1967	Toronto Rifles
*Offseason or practice squad only

Early life and college

Francis M. Marriott was born on December 25, 1938, in Mobile, Alabama.^[1] He attended Foley High School in Foley, Alabama.^[1]

Marriott was a four-year letterman for the Troy Trojans of Troy State College from 1957 to 1960, earning All-American honors his senior year in 1960.^[2]

Professional career

Marriott was a member of the New York Giants practice squad from 1961 to 1962 after going undrafted in the 1960 NFL draft.^[2]

Marriott signed with the Montreal Alouettes to serve as the backup quarterback behind Sandy Stephens 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.^[2]

Marriott played for the Toronto Rifles of the Continental Football League from 1965 to 1967.^[1]

Coaching career

Marriott served as head coach and general manager of the Toronto Rifles.^[2]

Marriott was later head coach of the Bramalea Satellites of the Northern Football Conference, earning coach of the year honors in 1973.^[2]