Ross Fichtner Explained

Ross Fichtner
Birth Date:26 October 1938
Birth Place:McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:Plymouth, Michigan, U.S.
Number:20, 28
Position:Cornerback
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:185
High School:McKeesport (PA)
College:Purdue
Draftyear:1960
Draftround:3
Draftpick:33
Afldraftyear:1960
Afldraftround:2
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Interceptions
Statvalue1:27
Pfr:FichRo20

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.

Notes and References

  1. News: Ross Fichtner. Pro Football Reference. October 16, 2022.
  2. News: Fichtner clan gathers in Tampa to support coach. February 1, 2009. The Meadville Tribune. March 9, 2016.