About Gene Rose
Lived 1913 – 1986 (aged 72). Gene Rose was an American american football player.
Roy Eugene Rose (August 15, 1913 – January 16, 1986) was an American professional football end in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He played college football at the University of Tennessee and was drafted in the fourth round of the 1936 NFL draft with the 36th overall pick. He was the first player out of the University of Tennessee to be drafted into the NFL. He played in seven games in his professional career with the Giants.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gene Rose?
American football player (1913–1986)
When was Gene Rose born?
Gene Rose was born on 15 August 1913 in Cincinnati.
When did Gene Rose die?
Gene Rose died on 16 January 1986 in Memphis.
What was Gene Rose's occupation?
Gene Rose was an american football player.
What nationality was Gene Rose?
Gene Rose was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gene Rose (American football end)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gene Rose. https://biography.guide/gene-rose/
MLA: "Gene Rose." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gene-rose/.
Chicago: "Gene Rose." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gene-rose/.
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