George Rosso Explained

Position:Defensive back
Number:20
Birth Date:15 January 1930
Birth Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Draftyear:1954
Draftround:25
Draftpick:296
College:Ohio State
High School:Langley High School
The Kiski School
Teams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:12
Statlabel2:Interceptions
Statvalue2:4

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.

Early life and high school career

Rosso 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.

College career

Rosso considered entering West Point, but decided to enter Ohio State.

Professional career

Rosso was drafted by the Washington Redskins during the 1954 NFL Draft.[2]

Illness, death and interment

Rosso 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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Sell . Jack . November 16, 1951 . Twas a Great Day for Kiski Grads . February 13, 2024 . . 27.
  2. News: February 7, 1954 . 21 Ohioans Are Drafted by Pro Loop . February 13, 2024 . Youngstown Vindicator.
  3. "George A. Rosso" (obituary). Marysville, Ohio: Journal-Tribune, January 31, 1994, p. 2 (subscription required).