Ross Fichtner

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.

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: 3rd round, 33rd pick
AFL draft:	1960
Career history
Cleveland Browns (1960–1967) New Orleans Saints (1968)
Career highlights and awards
NFL champion (1964)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 27 Stats at Pro Football Reference