Ross Fichtner
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||
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| Born: | October 26, 1938 McKeesport, Pennsylvania | ||
| 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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| NFL Championship (1964) | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Ross William Fichtner (born October 26, 1938) is an American football former cornerback in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints. 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,[1] who formerly served as the receivers coach, quarterbacks coach, and offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
References[]
- ^ "Fichtner clan gathers in Tampa to support coach". The Meadville Tribune. February 1, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
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