Drafted by the Indians 11th overall in the 1966 amateur draft, Ford began his professional career with the Dubuque Packers. In 71 games with them in 1966, he hit .263 with six home runs and 25 RBI in 262 at-bats.\n', '

The following year, 1967, he played for the Pawtucket Indians. He hit only .210 in 443 at-bats with them.\n', '

He missed the entire 1968 and 1969 seasons due to military service. He fought in the Vietnam War.[citation needed]\n', '

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