The_Next_Big_Thing Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Boston Globe Reports"Former NFL, Northeastern tight end Ross dead at 49May 17, 2006HAVERHILL, Mass. --Dan Ross, a former Northeastern star who went on to set the record for the most Super Bowl receptions, has died. He was 49.Ross collapsed at his home in Atkinson, N.H., shortly after returning from a jog Tuesday evening. He was taken to Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill, where he died, the Boston Herald reported Wednesday, citing a family member.Ross was drafted 30th overall by Cincinnati in the 1979 NFL draft and spent parts of six seasons with the Bengals. His best season came in 1981 when he set career highs with 71 catches, 910 yards and five touchdowns while helping the Bengals to their first AFC championship.Ross made a Super Bowl-record 11 catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns in the Bengals' subsequent 26-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XVI. Jerry Rice and Deion Branch have since tied the mark.Ross had a total 263 receptions for 3,204 yards and 16 TDs with the Bengals. He also played for the Seattle Seahawks and finished his career in 1986 with the Green Bay Packers. Ross played in the USFL for the New Orleans/Portland Breakers from 1984-85.A 1979 graduate of Northeastern, Ross still holds the school record for receptions in a season with 68 and is second on the school's all-time list in both career receptions and receiving yards.He was elected to the College Hall of Fame in 2004"He will be missed. Ross may have been the Bengals best tight end ever. In any case, he was a good man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 What a shame. Dan Ross was a great player while he was here. He was the forerunner of guys like Brent Jones and Jay Novachek that were weapons from the TE position.http://www.collegefootball.org/famersearch.php?id=90040 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Sad news, indeed. Gone too soon. My heart goes out to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Sad day indeed... I remember watching him when my Dad and I use to go to the games when I was younger. Prayers go out for him and his family...SAD WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Yep, sad and suprising news, he was a great TE - right up there with Trumpy and Holman. Had an incredible year for a TE in 81. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalboomer7 Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Was one of my Dad's all time favorite Bengals. Condolences to his family. 49 is too young to give up your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I'd have Dan Ross on my football team anyday of the week. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBenBlows Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 He will be missed. I only wish we had a TE half as good as he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...SPT02/605180334 Great article from the Enquirer about Dan Ross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schweinhart Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 That sucks. He had an absolutely great run and will always be remembered right there with Trumpy and Holman if not above for his performance to help get the Bengals back in the game in the Super Bowl after having the year he did.And 49 is an evil number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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