Ross Fichtner
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born | October 26, 1938 McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | October 14, 2022 (aged 83) Plymouth, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | McKeesport (PA) | ||||||||
| College | Purdue | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1960: 3rd round, 33rd overall pick | ||||||||
| AFL draft | 1960: 2nd round | ||||||||
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Ross William Fichtner (October 26, 1938 – October 14, 2022) was an American professional football former cornerback in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns (1960 to 1967) and New Orleans Saints (1968). He played college football at Purdue University where he succeeded Len Dawson as the starting quarterback; he twice led the Boilermakers in passing (1957 and 1958) and total offense (1957 and 1958). He played in the Blue-Gray Game following the 1959 season. He is also the father of Randy Fichtner, who formerly served as the receivers coach, quarterbacks coach, and offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers.