Ross Fichtner

Ross William Fichtner (born October 26, 1938) is an American football former cornerback in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints. 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,[1] who was the receivers coach and is currently the offensive co-ordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ross Fichtner
No. 20, 28
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1938-10-26) October 26, 1938
McKeesport, Pennsylvania
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
Career highlights and awards
NFL Championship (1964)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:27
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

References

  1. "Fichtner clan gathers in Tampa to support coach". The Meadville Tribune. February 1, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2016.


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