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Victor Ross

1900 – 1974

American lacrosse & soccer player (Syracuse)

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About Victor Ross

Lived 1900 – 1974 (aged 73–74). Victor Ross was an American lacrosse player, lawyer and association football player.

Victor K. Ross (November 13, 1900 – 1974) was an American lacrosse player.

Early life Ross was Jewish, and was born in Kiszalo, Hungary.

He graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1918. He then attended Syracuse University, where he played on both the soccer and lacrosse teams. When he was named an All American in 1923, he was describe as "the cleverest attack player yet seen in college circles". The Encyclopedia of Jews in Sports wrote that Ross was "the all-time All-America lacrosse player."

After college, he played for the New Rochelle Lacrosse Team and the Brooklyn Lacrosse Club amateur teams in New York State, and coached two years at Syracuse University and Brooklyn College. He also assisted in bringing lacrosse to Union College, Williams College, and Springfield College. He also was an organizer of the Box Lacrosse League.

Halls of Fame He was elected to the U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1962. He was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1995.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1974
Occupation
Lacrosse player, lawyer, association football player
Nationality
Education
Syracuse University
Employers
Brooklyn College
Awards
USILA First Team All-American
Also known as
Victor Rose

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Victor Ross's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Victor Ross?

American lacrosse & soccer player (Syracuse)

When was Victor Ross born?

Victor Ross was born on 13 November 1900.

When did Victor Ross die?

Victor Ross died in 1974.

What was Victor Ross's occupation?

Victor Ross was a lacrosse player, lawyer and association football player.

What nationality was Victor Ross?

Victor Ross was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Victor Ross

· Wikidata: Q15030964

· DBpedia: Victor Ross

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