Rocco Romano

Rocco Romano
No. 59
Date of birth (1963-01-23) January 23, 1963
Place of birth Hamilton, Ontario
Career information
Status Retired
CFL status National
Position(s) G/OT
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 265 lb (120 kg)
University Concordia
High school Cathedral
CFL draft 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5
Drafted by Calgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
1987 Calgary Stampeders
1988 Toronto Argonauts
1989 Ottawa Rough Riders
1990-1991 BC Lions
1992-2000 Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996
CFL West All-Star 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999
Career stats

Rocco Romano (born January 23, 1963) CFL's DeMarco-Becket Memorial Trophy winner in 1994 & 1996 for the Calgary Stampeders; Awarded originally to the player selected as the outstanding lineman in the West Division. Inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2007. Born January 23, 1963 Hamilton, Ontario.[1]

Played 14-seasons in the CFL, (ten of those with Calgary) and 5-time allstar as an offensive lineman. While in Calgary he won 2-Grey Cups, 1992 and 1998.

An alumnus of St. Ann's Catholic elementary and Cathedral High School and Concordia University in Montreal.

References

  1. ""Local duo score spot in Hall" (Rocco Romano)" (Press release). The Hamilton Spectator page SP4-SP5. 2007-02-20.


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