Rocco Romano facts for kids
| Date of birth: | January 23, 1963 |
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| Place of birth: | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
Quick facts for kids
Career information
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| Status: | Retired |
| CFL status: | Non-import |
| Position(s): | G/OT |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| University: | Concordia |
| High school: | Cathedral |
| CFL Draft: | 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5 |
| Drafted by: | Calgary Stampeders |
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Career highlights and awards
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| CFL All-Star: | 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
| CFL West All-Star: | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999 |
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Canadian Football Hall of Fame, 2007
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Rocco Romano was a fantastic Canadian football player. He was born on January 23, 1963. He played for 14 seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Ten of those seasons were with the Calgary Stampeders. He was an amazing offensive lineman and was chosen as an All-Star five times. While playing for the Calgary Stampeders, he helped his team win two Grey Cup championships. These big wins happened in 1992 and 1998.
Rocco Romano's Football Career
Rocco Romano was born in Hamilton, Ontario. He was a very important player for the Calgary Stampeders. He won the CFL's DeMarco-Becket Memorial Trophy twice. This was in 1994 and 1996. This special award goes to the best offensive lineman in the West Division. It shows how strong and skilled he was on the field.
Joining the Hall of Fame
Rocco Romano's great career was recognized in 2007. He was officially inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. This is a huge honor for any football player. It means he is one of the best players in Canadian football history.
Early Life and Education
Before becoming a professional football star, Rocco Romano went to school in Canada. He attended St. Ann's Catholic elementary school. After that, he went to Cathedral High School in Hamilton, Ontario. For his university studies, he went to Concordia University in Montreal. He later raised two children.
