American football player (1938–2022)
American football player
Ross Fichtner No. 20, 28 Position: Cornerback Personal information Born: (1938-10-26 ) October 26, 1938 McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S.Died: October 14, 2022(2022-10-14) (aged 83) Plymouth, Michigan, U.S. Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 185 lb (84 kg) Career information High school: McKeesport (PA) College: Purdue NFL draft: 1960 / round: 3 / pick: 33 AFL draft: 1960 / round: 2Career history Cleveland Browns (1960–1967) New Orleans Saints (1968) Career highlights and awards Career NFL statistics Player stats at PFR
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.
References ^ "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 . Cleveland Browns 1960 NFL draft selections
Jim Houston Larry Stephens Prentice Gautt Ross Fichtner Johnny Brewer Jim Marshall Bob Jarus Bob Khayat Taz Anderson Bob White Chris Burford Clyde Washington Bobby Franklin Rich Mostardi Dick Grecni Bill Dumbauld Tom Watkins Jim Walden Lovell Coleman Jack Hanlon Jack Campbell Bob Nelson
Purdue Boilermakers starting quarterbacks
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