George Anthony Rosso (January 15, 1930 – January 28, 1994) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Ohio State University and was drafted in the 25th round of the 1954 NFL draft.
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||||
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| Born: | January 15, 1930 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
| Died: | January 28, 1994 (aged 64) | ||||||
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| High school: | Langley High School The Kiski School | ||||||
| College: | Ohio State | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1954 / round: 25 / pick: 296 | ||||||
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Early life
editRosso was born to a football family. His brothers Tony and Mike played for Washington & Jefferson, while Don also played football before joining the Army.[1]
In his high school years at Kiski, he played at right halfback because he was left-handed.[1]
College career
editRosso considered entering West Point, but decided to enter Ohio State.[1]
Professional career
editRosso was drafted by the Washington Redskins during the 1954 NFL Draft.[2]
Illness, death and interment
editRosso died from cancer-related complications at the OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio on January 28, 1994. Following a funeral mass at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church on February 1, he was buried at Resurrection Cemetery.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c Sell, Jack (16 November 1951). "Twas a Great Day for Kiski Grads". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 27. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "21 Ohioans Are Drafted by Pro Loop". Youngstown Vindicator. 7 February 1954. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "George A. Rosso" (obituary). Marysville, Ohio: Journal-Tribune, January 31, 1994, p. 2 (subscription required).