John Roach (American football)

John Roach
No. 12, 33, 10
Position:Quarterback, Defensive back
Personal information
Born:(1933-03-26)March 26, 1933
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Died:February 18, 2021(2021-02-18) (aged 87)
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Dallas (TX) Highland Park
College:Southern Methodist
NFL draft:1956 / round: 3 / pick: 31
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:64
Passing yards:2,765
Pass attempts:413
Pass completions:182
TDINT:24–37
Rushing yards:99
Player stats at PFR

John Gipson Roach (March 26, 1933 – February 18, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback and defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the SMU Mustangs.[1]

  1. ^ "John Roach Obituary - (1933 - 2021) - Dallas, TX - Dallas Morning News". obits.dallasnews.com. Retrieved February 21, 2021.