About Stillman Rouse
Lived 1917 – 1997 (aged 80). Stillman Rouse was an American american football player.
Stillman Ivan Rouse (September 22, 1917 – December 22, 1997) was an American professional football player.
Rouse was born in St. Louis in 1917, graduating from that city's McKinley High School. He then played college football at the University of Missouri from 1936 to 1939.
He also played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as an end for the Detroit Lions. He appeared in 10 games for the Lions during the 1940 season. He was also employed by Ford Motor Company while playing with the Lions.
Rouse was drafted into the Army in June 1941. At the conclusion of World War II, Rouse returned to professional football, appearing in 10 games in 1946 for the Portsmouth Pirates of the Dixie Football League and two games in 1948 for the Richmond Rebels of the American Football League.
Rouse died in 1997 at Bethesda, Maryland.
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Who was Stillman Rouse?
American football player (1917-1974)
When was Stillman Rouse born?
Stillman Rouse was born on 22 September 1917 in St. Louis.
When did Stillman Rouse die?
Stillman Rouse died on 22 December 1997.
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Stillman Rouse was an american football player.
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Stillman Rouse was American.
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