NFL · Draftees

Eugene Ross

1967 · Round 9 · Pick 237 · DB · New Orleans Saints

Eugene Ross played DB at Oklahoma and was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in round 9, pick 237, of the 1967 draft. Note: there is no Wikipedia article on him. Pro Football Reference has no player page for him. This bio covers his draft record plus SoonerStats roster data. SoonerStats lists him on OU's roster for 1964 SO HB, 1965 JR S, 1966 SR HB. His listed size in 1966 was 6-2, 188 lb. It gives his hometown as Clinton, OK and his high school as Clinton. The Daily Oklahoman wrote on January 14, 1967 (NewsBank page 14): "Monster man Eugene Ross was named recipient of the "Ug Award" by OU coaches Friday as the Sooners' No. 1 defensive player of 1966."

Sources

https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/13/208798496 | https://soonerstats.com/football/players/details.cfm?playerid=1337 | The Daily Oklahoman, January 14, 1967, NewsBank page 14 (via NewsBank Oklahoman Collection, scanned page)

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