John Roach (American football)

John Roach
No. 12, 33, 10
PositionsQuarterback
Defensive back
Personal information
Born(1933-03-26)March 26, 1933
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 18, 2021(2021-02-18) (aged 87)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High schoolDallas (TX) Highland Park
CollegeSouthern Methodist
NFL draft1956: 3rd round, 31st overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Passing yards2,765
Pass attempts413
Pass completions182
TDINT24–37
Rushing yards99
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Gipson Roach (March 26, 1933 – February 18, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback and defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the SMU Mustangs.