![]() ![]() “My parents placed a such a high value on education. He had a few uncles join the military and loved the idea of serving his country, but it was still a tough decision. Roger received a handful of college offers and had to weigh his options. One look at Roger’s commanding presence and smooth delivery and Coach Forzano knew he may have stumbled upon something special. Naturally he needed a quarterback to take the snaps. Jerry was a burly center on the team and Coach Forzano wanted to see him in action. An assistant football coach at The Naval Academy, Rick Forzano, came to Purcell High to recruit Roger’s friend, Jerry Momper. College scouts were late to the party but a few (Northwestern and Purdue) started to take notice. Without any previous experience, Roger dove right in and led his team to multiple victories as a mobile and accurate quarterback. He then convinced Head Coach Jim McCarthy to make it happen. He took a chance and strongly encouraged Roger to switch to quarterback. But going into his senior year, his position coach, Bob Kruger, noticed his incredible arm on the baseball field. Roger was a standout defensive back for the football team. He continued to excel in sports, but it was his prowess in baseball that would have the most profound impact on his life. Roger studied hard at Purcell High School and was eventually elected President of his Class. And his faith helped Roger keep his priorities in place, even as success washed over him.Īs he approached high school and his athletic achievements piled up, Roger Staubach remained balanced and grounded . It would always be a central part of his life. Roger’s faith kept him grounded and humble. ![]() ![]() Faith was the bedrock of Roger’s formative years (and his constant reciting of the “Hail Mary” played a huge role later in his life). It would be a practice Roger would continue throughout his college years, his early family years and right up through the present. And growing up, Roger’s mom and dad taught him the importance of saying prayers and attending Church regularly. And that had a huge impact on me.”Īctions over words. It would become an important part of Roger Staubach’s legacy.Īnd Roger’s faith would be another important part of his legacy. She took a public stand and wasn’t afraid. “I can still vividly remember my mother defending the African American families who had recently moved into the neighborhood. But she backed up those words with actions. His mother was constantly admonishing against the evils of discrimination. It was also during this formative time that Roger learned the importance of actions over words. And some 13 years later, on September 4, 1965, Marianne Hoobler became Marianne Staubach. John’s years occurred in the fourth grade. So, in addition to sports, he also took piano lessons (at his mother’s insistence) as he studied under the watchful eye of Sister Aloysius.īut the most impactful day of his St. But his parents constantly stressed education and balance. John the Evangelist Catholic School, where he excelled at baseball, basketball and football. And all I wanted to do was make them proud of me.”Īs a boy, Roger attended St. He lived with his parents and his grandmother on a quiet street in the Cincinnati suburb of Silverton, Ohio. Roger Staubach grew up as an only child but was always surrounded by love and support. You just have to give a darn about someone other than yourself. One simple quote that has allowed him to lead such a successful and balanced life: A mindset that encapsulates his life as a teammate, businessman and family man. ![]() These are also a huge part of the legacy of Roger Staubach.Īnd one simple philosophy brings all aspects of his legacy together. Yet football is only one facet of his story. Few have achieved so much success and so many accolades in their sports career. The legend of Roger Staubach is permanently etched in the football record books. ![]()
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