Donovan Rose facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback, Safety | ||||
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| Born: | March 9, 1957 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 187 lb (85 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Norview (VA) | ||||
| College: | Hampton | ||||
| Undrafted: | 1980 | ||||
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Donovan James Rose (born March 9, 1957) is a former American and Canadian football player. He played as a defensive back, which is a player who tries to stop the other team from catching passes or running with the ball. Donovan Rose played in both the National Football League (NFL) in the United States and the Canadian Football League (CFL) in Canada. After his playing career, he became a head coach for the Hampton Pirates college team.
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Who is Donovan Rose?
Donovan Rose was born on March 9, 1957. He grew up loving football. He went to Hampton University, where he played college football for the Hampton Pirates. This is where he got a lot of experience before playing professionally.
Playing Football: NFL and CFL
Donovan Rose had a long career playing professional football. He played for several teams in two different leagues. These were the NFL and the CFL.
His Time in the NFL
In the NFL, Donovan Rose played for two teams. He started his professional career with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1980. Later in his career, he also played for the Miami Dolphins from 1986 to 1987. He was known for his skills as a defensive back.
Playing in the CFL
Donovan Rose spent a good part of his career in the Canadian Football League. He played for three different teams there.
- He played for the Toronto Argonauts from 1981 to 1983.
- Then, he joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1983 to 1984. While with the Blue Bombers, he helped them win the Grey Cup in 1984. The Grey Cup is like the Super Bowl for Canadian football.
- His last CFL team was the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 1985.
Throughout his playing days, Donovan Rose made some important plays. He had 2 interceptions, which means he caught the ball from the opposing team's quarterback twice. He also had 1 fumble recovery, where he picked up a loose ball after an opponent dropped it.
Coaching Career
After he finished playing football, Donovan Rose became a coach. He returned to his old college team, the Hampton Pirates. He was the head coach for the Pirates from 2009 to 2013. As a coach, he helped guide young players and share his knowledge of the game.
