Ross Fichtner
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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: 3rd round, 33rd overall pick | ||||||||
| AFL draft | 1960: 2nd round | ||||||||
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Ross William Fichtner (October 26, 1938 – October 14, 2022) was an American professional 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.
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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