George Rosso

George Anthony Rosso was an American professional football defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Ohio State University and was drafted in the 25th round of the 1954 NFL draft.

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.
In his high school years at Kiski, he played at right halfback because he was left-handed.

College career

Rosso considered entering West Point, but decided to enter Ohio State.

Professional career

Rosso was drafted by the Washington Redskins during the 1954 NFL Draft.

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.