Ivan Charles “Tucker” Frederickson is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the New York Giants. He was an All-American in college at Auburn University, a Heisman Trophy runner-up, the first overall pick of the 1965 NFL draft, and a Pro Bowl fullback with the Giants.
While in New York he worked as an investment banker and gained valuable Wall Street experience. He eventually returned to south Florida where he pursued real estate development, including developing several golf clubs and shopping centers. He is the founder of the Pine Creek Sporting Club in Okeechobee, and a co-managing member of the Brahma Island Club in Kissimmee.
Frederickson is a native Floridian and has a deep commitment to the people and wildlife conservation in the state, particularly south Florida.
