Ross Fichtner

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: 2
Career history
  • Cleveland Browns (1960–1967)
  • New Orleans Saints (1968)
Career highlights and awards
  • NFL champion (1964)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:27
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

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