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'''John Gipson Roach''' (March 26, 1933 - 18 Feb 2021) was a former [[American football]] [[quarterback]] and [[defensive back]] in the [[National Football League]] for the [[History of the Chicago Cardinals|Chicago]]/[[History of the St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)|St. Louis Cardinals]], [[Green Bay Packers]], and [[1964 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Southern Methodist University]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=John Roach Obituary - (1933 - 2021) - Dallas, TX - Dallas Morning News|url=https://obits.dallasnews.com/amp/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/197815176|access-date=2021-02-21|website=obits.dallasnews.com|language=en}}</ref> |
'''John Gipson Roach''' (March 26, 1933 - 18 Feb 2021) was a former [[American football]] [[quarterback]] and [[defensive back]] in the [[National Football League]] for the [[History of the Chicago Cardinals|Chicago]]/[[History of the St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)|St. Louis Cardinals]], [[Green Bay Packers]], and [[1964 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Southern Methodist University]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=John Roach Obituary - (1933 - 2021) - Dallas, TX - Dallas Morning News|url=https://obits.dallasnews.com/amp/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/197815176|access-date=2021-02-21|website=obits.dallasnews.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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===Dallas Cowboys=== |
===Dallas Cowboys=== |
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In [[1964 NFL season|1964]], Roach retired to work for an investment firm in Dallas, until the [[Dallas Cowboys]] convinced him to play in his home state. He was acquired after starting quarterback [[Don Meredith]] went down with a knee injury in the preseason game against the [[Green Bay Packers]].<ref name=jrjcb>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Y50tAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_54FAAAAIBAJ&pg=7099%2C137424 |newspaper=Montreal Gazette |agency=Associated Press |title=John Roach joins Cowboys |date=September 1, 1964 |page=25}}</ref><ref name=chror>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=oQcqAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hycEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2202%2C247446 |newspaper=Milwaukee Journal |agency=Associated Press |title=Cowboys' hopes rest on Roach |date=October 1, 1964 |page=12, part 2 }}</ref> He started in 4 games, passing for 349 yards, one [[touchdown]] and 6 interceptions.<ref name=nvmj>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=5lUaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=iycEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4669%2C4214914 |newspaper=Milwaukee Journal |agency=UPI |title=Roach |date=November 28, 1964 |page=2, final }}</ref> |
In [[1964 NFL season|1964]], Roach retired to work for an investment firm in Dallas, until the [[Dallas Cowboys]] convinced him to play in his home state. He was acquired after starting quarterback [[Don Meredith]] went down with a knee injury in the preseason game against the [[Green Bay Packers]].<ref name=jrjcb>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Y50tAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_54FAAAAIBAJ&pg=7099%2C137424 |newspaper=Montreal Gazette |agency=Associated Press |title=John Roach joins Cowboys |date=September 1, 1964 |page=25}}</ref><ref name=chror>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=oQcqAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hycEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2202%2C247446 |newspaper=Milwaukee Journal |agency=Associated Press |title=Cowboys' hopes rest on Roach |date=October 1, 1964 |page=12, part 2 }}</ref> He started in 4 games, passing for 349 yards, one [[touchdown]] and 6 interceptions.<ref name=nvmj>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=5lUaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=iycEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4669%2C4214914 |newspaper=Milwaukee Journal |agency=UPI |title=Roach |date=November 28, 1964 |page=2, final }}</ref> |
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==Death== |
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John died 18 Feb 2021.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Position: | Quarterback, Defensive back | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | March 26, 1933 Dallas, Texas | ||||||||||||||
| Died: | 18 Feb 2021 | ||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 197 lb (89 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Dallas (TX) Highland Park | ||||||||||||||
| College: | Southern Methodist | ||||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1956 / round: 3 / pick: 31 | ||||||||||||||
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John Gipson Roach (March 26, 1933 - 18 Feb 2021) was a former American football quarterback and defensive back in the National Football League for the Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Southern Methodist University.[1]
Early years
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Roach graduated from Highland Park High School in University Park, which had earlier produced hall of famers Bobby Layne and Doak Walker.
Roach accepted a football scholarship from Southern Methodist University. He played as a quarterback, defensive back and punter. He was a starter at quarterback as a senior.
Professional career
Chicago Cardinals
Roach was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the third round (31st overall) in the 1956 NFL draft. As a rookie, he was used at punter. After the season, he spent two years in the U.S. Air Force.
In 1959, he returned to the team and played as a defensive back, before being named the starting quarterback late in the year.[2]
In 1960, he became the starting quarterback, after the team lost to injury two quarterbacks during their first season in St. Louis. On July 5, 1961, in a surprising move, he was sent to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Halfback Prentice Gautt and rookie End Taz Anderson.
Cleveland Browns
On August 8, 1961, he was traded to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for a third round draft choice (#42-John Furman).[3]
Green Bay Packers
Roach was the backup quarterback on the Packers' 1961 and 1962 NFL championship teams, backing up Bart Starr under head coach Vince Lombardi. In 1963, when Starr injured his passing hand in the sixth game against the St. Louis Cardinals, he was held out for 4½ games and Roach was named the starter during those contests.[2][4][5] The team was 4–1 with Starr sidelined and finished 11–2–1, but the 26–7 loss to the Chicago Bears in mid-November was critical;[6][7][8] keeping them a half game back in the Western Conference final standings and denied the Packers a chance to win an unprecedented third consecutive NFL championship game.
He announced his retirement on May 20, 1964. On August 31, he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a third draft choice (#33-Bob Timberlake).
Dallas Cowboys
In 1964, Roach retired to work for an investment firm in Dallas, until the Dallas Cowboys convinced him to play in his home state. He was acquired after starting quarterback Don Meredith went down with a knee injury in the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.[9][10] He started in 4 games, passing for 349 yards, one touchdown and 6 interceptions.[11]
Death
John died 18 Feb 2021.[1]
References
- ^ a b "John Roach Obituary - (1933 - 2021) - Dallas, TX - Dallas Morning News". obits.dallasnews.com. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ a b "Roach waiting, ready". Milwaukee Journal. October 22, 1963. p. 15, part 2.
- ^ Johnson, Chuck (August 8, 1961). "John Roach is obtained". Milwaukee Journal. p. 10, part 2.
- ^ "John Roach promoted by Packers". Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania. Associated Press. October 22, 1963. p. 18.
- ^ Hand, Jack (October 22, 1963). "Roach only sub for Starr". Ocala Star=Banner. Florida. Associated Press. p. 9.
- ^ Strickler, George (November 18, 1963). "Showdown battle is all Bears, 26-7". Chicago Tribune. p. 1, section 3.
- ^ Lea, Bud (November 18, 1963). "Spirited Bears maul Packers, take lead". Milwaukee Sentinel. p. 2, part 2.
- ^ Johnson, Chuck (November 18, 1963). "Bears rip Packers in showdown, 26-7". Milwaukee Journal. p. 9, part 2.
- ^ "John Roach joins Cowboys". Montreal Gazette. Associated Press. September 1, 1964. p. 25.
- ^ "Cowboys' hopes rest on Roach". Milwaukee Journal. Associated Press. October 1, 1964. p. 12, part 2.
- ^ "Roach". Milwaukee Journal. UPI. November 28, 1964. p. 2, final.
External links
- Career statistics from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference ·