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
Position:Defensive Tackle
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
NFL Draft:1948 / Round: 11 / Pick: 89
Career history

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

College and professional career

While in college, he 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 1948-1950 before injuring his back. [5]

After his professional football career, Roman 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 has been inducted in both the Penn Hills and Case Western Reserve University athletic halls of fame.

References
  1. http://old.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020718roman4.asp
  2. https://newspapers.case.edu/?a=d&d=CT19480514-01.2.45&srpos=10&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-%22george+roman%22+------
  3. https://newspapers.case.edu/?a=d&d=RT19461205-01.2.23&srpos=11&e=-------en-20--1-byDA.rev-txt-txIN-George+Roman+basketball------
  4. https://newspapers.case.edu/?a=d&d=RT19471031-01.2.69&srpos=7&e=-------en-20--1-byDA.rev-txt-txIN-George+Roman+track------
  5. http://old.post-gazette.com/obituaries/20020718roman4.asp
  6. https://case.edu/its/archives/Coaches/roman_george.htm
  7. https://newspapers.case.edu/?a=d&d=CCL19520930-01.2.36&srpos=5&e=-------en-20--1--txt-txIN-%22george+roman%22+back------
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