About Ross Petty
Lived 1892 – 1966 (aged 73). Ross Petty was an American american football player.
Manley "Ross" Petty (September 11, 1892 – March 13, 1966) was an American professional football guard who played one season for the Decatur Staleys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Illinois for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ross Petty?
American football player (1892-1966)
When was Ross Petty born?
Ross Petty was born on 11 September 1892 in Sumner.
When did Ross Petty die?
Ross Petty died on 13 March 1966 in Milwaukee.
What was Ross Petty's occupation?
Ross Petty was an american football player.
What nationality was Ross Petty?
Ross Petty was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ross Petty (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ross Petty. https://biography.guide/ross-petty-american-football-player/
MLA: "Ross Petty." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ross-petty-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Ross Petty." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ross-petty-american-football-player/.
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