Rocco Romano
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| Date of birth | January 23, 1963 |
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| 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
- ↑ ""Local duo score spot in Hall" (Rocco Romano)" (Press release). The Hamilton Spectator page SP4-SP5. 2007-02-20.
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