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Ken Rose

b. 1962

American football player

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Born 1962. Ken Rose is an American american football player.

Kenneth Frank Rose (born June 9, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, and Philadelphia Eagles. Rose graduated from Christian Brothers High School (Sacramento, California). He played college football for the UNLV Rebels and played alongside Randall Cunningham, among others.

Professional football Rose caught on with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Following two seasons there, he played a season with the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League (USFL). Rose was interested in playing for the NFL and attended several training camps in the mid-1980s. Ken Rose joined the New York Jets in 1987 during the strike by the players union and was one of the few players who stayed on the roster. Rose remained with the Jets through 1989. In 1990, he split playing time with the Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles, released by the Browns (along with head coach Bud Carson) after the seventh game and signing with the Eagles for their final 8 regular-season games. Rose remained with the Eagles through the 1994 season. Ken Rose later became a special teams coach for the New York Jets until 1996.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Christian Brothers High School
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Kenneth Frank Rose

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ken Rose?

American football player

When was Ken Rose born?

Ken Rose was born on 9 June 1962 in Sacramento.

What is Ken Rose's occupation?

Ken Rose is an american football player.

What nationality is Ken Rose?

Ken Rose is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Ken Rose

Β· Wikidata: Q6388405

Β· DBpedia: Ken Rose (gridiron football)

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