Rutgers football legend Alex Kroll dies at 87

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Alex Kroll, a Hall of Famer and Rutgers football legend, passed away on December 17 at the age of 87. He was a key player on the 1961 team, which achieved a 9-0 record and was ranked No. 15 in the nation. Kroll played center and linebacker, earning consensus All-American honors in 1961. He was known for innovating the quarterback sneak, helping Rutgers score seven touchdowns using the play that season. After college, Kroll was drafted by the New York Titans and played one season in professional football. He later had a successful career in advertising, becoming CEO of Young & Rubicam before retiring to Vermont.


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