George Roman

George Roman (February 20, 1926 June 30, 2002) was a professional American football defensive tackle who played three seasons for Boston Yanks/New York Bulldogs and New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL).

George Roman
Personal information
Born:(1926-02-02)February 2, 1926
Rankin, Pennsylvania
Died:June 30, 2002(2002-06-30) (aged 76)
Columbus, Georgia
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:Penn Hills
(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
College:Western Reserve
Position:Defensive tackle
NFL Draft:1948 / Round: 11 / Pick: 89
Career history

Roman was born in Rankin, Pennsylvania and grew up in Verona, attending Penn Hills High School in Penn Hills.[1]

College and professional career

During his college years, Roman was a standout football player at Western Reserve, now known as Case Western Reserve University.[2] He also participated in basketball and track, being a member of the respective teams.[3][4]

Throughout his professional career, he played for a total of three seasons with the Boston Yanks, New York Bulldogs, and New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL) from 1948 to 1950 before sustaining a back injury. [5]

Following his tenure in professional football, he returned to Western Reserve University as part of the staff, notably assuming the role of coaching the golf team in 1952 and 1953,[6] as well as serving as an assistant football coach in 1952.[7]

Roman received inductions into both the Penn Hills and Case Western Reserve University athletic halls of fame.

References

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