Len Ford was an American football player who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1976. He played for the Cleveland Browns and the Green Bay Packers during his career, and was a four-time Pro Bowl selection. Ford was also named to the NFL's 1950s All-Decade Team. He was known for his speed and agility, and was one of the first defensive ends to use the 'swim move' technique. Ford was an integral part of the Browns' championship teams in 1950, 1954, and 1955.