Rick Galbos

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Rick Galbos
Born: (1951-07-21) July 21, 1951 (age 70)
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)RB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
CollegeOhio State
High schoolMentor High School
NFL draft1973 / Round: 9 / Pick: 218
Drafted byWashington Redskins
Career history
As player
1973–1977Calgary Stampeders
1977Montreal Alouettes
1978Washington Redskins*
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Rushing attempts277
Rushing yards1,244
Rushing touchdowns3
Receptions172
Receiving yards2,016
Receiving touchdowns8

Rick Galbos (born July 21, 1951) is a former American football running back who played in the Canadian Football League.

Early life and high school[]

Galbos grew up in Mentor, Ohio and attended Mentor High School, where he was a member of the track, swimming and football teams.[1] As a senior, he quarterbacked Mentor to an undefeated season and the number two ranking in the state while also passing and rushing for 900 yards. Galbos was inducted into the News-Herald High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2016.[2]

College career[]

Galbos was a member of the Ohio State Buckeyes for four seasons. He was moved to running back and was the team's starting wingback as a junior and as a senior, when he was also a team captain.[3] He finished his collegiate career with 859 rushing yards on 197 carries and 4 touchdowns and caught 21 passes for 293 yards and one touchdown.

Professional career[]

Galbos was selected in the ninth round of the 1973 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, but opted to instead sign with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). The Roughriders traded him to the Calgary Stampeders before the start of his rookie season. That season he served primarily as a blocking back for Willie Burden. Galbos was traded to the Montreal Alouettes during the 1977 season and was a member of the team as they won the Grey Cup. After the season he was signed by the Redskins and suffered a hamstring injury in training camp.[3]

Post-football[]

Galbos remained in Canada after his playing career ended and now works in the construction business.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Gutridge, Matt (June 25, 2019). "COUNTDOWN: 67 DAYS UNTIL OHIO STATE FOOTBALL". ElevenWarriors.com.
  2. ^ a b Barnes, Nate (June 10, 2016). "News-Herald High School Hall of Fame: Rick Galbos helped put Mentor football on the map". The News-Herald.
  3. ^ a b "Sweeping Success". August 23, 2000.
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