Rossovich was the Eagles' #1 pick in 1968 from USC. (The Birds also selected his USC teammate Adrian Young in the 3rd round that year.) Tim was immediately installed as the starting left end and remained there until the 2nd month of 1970, when he was moved to middle linebacker. He also made the Pro Bowl in 1969.
After the 1971 season, he was traded to the Chargers for a #1 draft pick (TE Charlie Young). After 2 seasons he returned to Philadelphia as a member of the WFL's Philadelphia Bell from 1974-75.
After a final season (1976) back in the NFL with the Oilers, Tim retired and became a movie and TV actor.
Besides football and acting, Rosso was known for stunts like eating glass and setting his hair on fire.
Philadelphia Eagles obituary
Washington Post obituary
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I have to disagree with Rossovich's quote about Dave Lloyd's "career-ending injury" in the Philadelphia Eagles' obituary.
My recollection is that Rossovich replaced Lloyd after a few games, and Lloyd continued to play on special teams as the kicker (for kickoffs, not scoring).
I checked Pro-Football-Reference.com, and it shows that although Lloyd only started 5 games at MLB, he played in 12 of the 14 games.
Maybe it was just Eagles' lackey Dave Spadaro embellishing on the story. (It wouldn't be the first time.)
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