Ross William Fichtner (October 26, 1938 – October 14, 2022) was an American football former cornerback in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns (1960 - 1967) and New Orleans Saints (1968).[1] He played college football at Purdue University where he succeeded Len Dawson as the starting quarterback; he twice led the Boilermakers in passing (1957 & 1958) & total offense (1957 & 1958). He played in the Blue-Gray Game following the 1959 season. He is also the father of Randy Fichtner,[2] who formerly served as the receivers coach, quarterbacks coach, and offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born: | October 26, 1938 McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||
| Died: | October 14, 2022 (aged 83) Plymouth, Michigan, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | McKeesport (PA) | ||||
| College: | Purdue | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1960 / round: 3 / pick: 33 | ||||
| AFL draft: | 1960 / round: 2 | ||||
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References
edit- ^ "Ross Fichtner". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ "Fichtner clan gathers in Tampa to support coach". The Meadville Tribune. February 1, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
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