George Rosso

George Anthony Rosso (January 15, 1930 – January 28, 1994) was an American professional 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.

George Rosso

No. 20
Position	Defensive back
Personal information
Born	(1930-01-15)January 15, 1930 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	January 28, 1994(1994-01-28) (aged 64) Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	177 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High school	Langley High School The Kiski School
College	Ohio St.
NFL draft	1954: 25th round, 296th overall pick
Career history
Washington Redskins (1954)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions 4 Return yards 15 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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.^[1]

College career

Rosso considered entering West Point, but decided to enter Ohio State.^[1]

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]