George Lee Rose (January 1, 1942 – January 19, 2023) was an American professional

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cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played four seasons for the Minnesota Vikings (1964–1966) and the New Orleans Saints (1967). Rose died in

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, on January 19, 2023, at the age of 81.

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1942 births 2023 deaths Players of American football from Brunswick, Georgia American football cornerbacks Auburn Tigers football players Minnesota Vikings players New Orleans Saints players {{defensiveback-1940s-stub