John Roach (American football)

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John Roach
Date of birth: March 26, 1933 (1933-03-26) (age 75)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Dallas, TX
Career information
Position(s): Quarterback
Defensive back
College: Southern Methodist
NFL Draft: 1956 / Round: 3 / Pick: 31
Organizations
 As player:
1956,1959-1960
1961-1963
1964
Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals
Green Bay Packers
Dallas Cowboys
Stats at NFL.com

John Gipson Roach (born March 26, 1933 in Dallas, Texas) is a former American football quarterback and defensive back in the National Football League for the Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals, the Green Bay Packers, and the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Southern Methodist University.

Roach was drafted in the third round (31st overall) in the 1956 NFL Draft by the Chicago Cardinals.