Rocky Rosema
 Coach Bump Elliott and Rosema (No. 83) from 1968 Michiganensian | |
| Date of birth | February 5, 1946 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| College | University of Michigan |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1968–1971 | St. Louis Cardinals |
Roger William "Rocky" Rosema (born February 5, 1946) is a former American football player. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, he played high school football at Grand Rapids Central High School. He next played college football for the University of Michigan, principally as a defensive end and linebacker, from 1965 to 1967. He also played professional football as a linebacker for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1968 to 1971.[1] In 2003, he was inducted into the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame.[2][3] In 2011, Rosema lost a lawsuit against the NFL Players Association alleging that he was owed pension benefits.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "Rocky Rosema". pro-football-reference.com.
- ↑ Josh Slagter (August 26, 2009). "Looking back at the glory days of Central football". The Grand Rapids Press.
- ↑ "Inductees". Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame.
- ↑ John Agar (September 8, 2011). "Former Grand Rapids Central star Roger 'Rocky' Rosema's request for NFL pension denied". The Grand Rapids Press.
- ↑ Brian VanOchten (July 6, 2010). "Ex-Grand Rapids Central and Michigan star Roger 'Rocky' Rosema suing NFL Players Association". The Grand Rapids Press.
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