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

While in college, Roman was a star football player at Western Reserve, now known as Case Western Reserve University.[2] He was also a member of the basketball and track teams.[3][4]

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

After his professional football career, he returned to Western Reserve University as staff, notably coaching the golf team in 1952 and 1953,[6] and serving as an assistant football coach in 1952.[7]

Roman was inducted into the Penn Hills and Case Western Reserve University athletic halls of fame.

References
  1. "Obituary: George Roman / Played three seasons in NFL after starring at Penn Hills, Western Reserve".
  2. "The Case Tech 14 May 1948 — Case Western Reserve University".
  3. "The Reserve Tribune 5 December 1946 — Case Western Reserve University".
  4. "The Reserve Tribune 31 October 1947 — Case Western Reserve University".
  5. "Obituary: George Roman / Played three seasons in NFL after starring at Penn Hills, Western Reserve".
  6. "George Roman".
  7. "Cleveland College Life 30 September 1952 — Case Western Reserve University".
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