12 Facts About Cal Rossi

Calvin Rossi was an American football running back who played at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Cal Rossi's career rushing average of 5.85 yards per carry was the highest in school history at the time.

Cal Rossi ended his career with seven interceptions, including a team-leading three picks in 1947.

Cal Rossi was the second leading rusher in the nation before being transferred to the Naval Corps Supply School at Harvard University as part of his military service requirements.

Cal Rossi was the first football player to be selected twice in the NFL Draft.

Cal Rossi was first drafted in the first round of the 1946 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.

Cal Rossi was again chosen in the first round of the 1947 NFL draft by the Redskins, but he never played football professionally.

Cal Rossi was inducted into the UCLA Bruins Hall of Fame in 1997.

Cal Rossi's first teaching and coaching assignment was at Visalia High School.

In 1971, Rossi moved his family to Los Altos Hills, California, where he continued working for CTA, and his work focused on higher education.

Cal Rossi retired from his position as Deputy Executive Director of CTA in 1984.

Cal Rossi died on January 23,2013, at the age of 88.