About George Gross
Lived 1941 – 2010 (aged 69). George Gross was an American american football player.
George Gross (January 26, 1941 – April 27, 2010) was an American football defensive tackle. He played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) for five seasons, from 1963 to 1967, with the San Diego Chargers. He joined the Chargers' outstanding defensive line, known as the "Fearsome Foursome", playing with defensive ends Bob Petrich and Earl Faison and defensive tackle Ernie Ladd. Gross was born in Vajola, Romania (Weilau in his native German; now Uila, Romania) and died in Fairhope, Alabama.
Raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Gross played prep football at Thomas Jefferson High School.
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Who was George Gross?
Player of American football (1941-2010)
When was George Gross born?
George Gross was born on 26 January 1941 in Batoș.
When did George Gross die?
George Gross died on 27 April 2010 in Fairhope.
What was George Gross's occupation?
George Gross was an american football player.
What nationality was George Gross?
George Gross was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Gross. https://biography.guide/george-gross-american-football-player/
MLA: "George Gross." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-gross-american-football-player/.
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