Rocco Romano
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| Rocco Romano | |
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| Date of birth: | January 23, 1963 |
| Place of birth: | |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Offensive lineman |
| College: | Concordia University |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1987, 1992-2000 1988 1989 1990-1991 |
Calgary Stampeders Toronto Argonauts Ottawa Rough Riders British Columbia Lions |
| Career highlights and Awards | |
| CFL All-Star: | 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Canadian Football Hall of Fame | |
Rocco Romano, 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 Secondary schools in Hamilton and Concordia University in Montreal.
[edit] References
- ^ The Hamilton Spectator page SP4-SP5 (2007-02-20). ""Local duo score spot in Hall" (Rocco Romano)". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-02-21.
[edit] External links
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