Bert Rose

Bert E. Rose Jr. (September 26, 1919 – October 14, 2001) was an American football executive who served as the first general manager of the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, and Texas Stadium.

Bert Rose
Bert Rose (left) with Norm Van Brocklin (right) in 1961
Personal information
Born:(1919-09-26)September 26, 1919
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Died:October 14, 2001(2001-10-14) (aged 82)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Career information
College:University of Washington
Career history
As an administrator:
  • University of Washington (1947–1952)
    Director of sports publicity
  • University of Washington (1952–1955)
    Assistant athletic director
  • Los Angeles Rams (1955–1959)
    Public relations director
  • Minnesota Vikings (1960–1963)
    General manager
  • Los Angeles Rams (1964)
    Assistant to the president
  • National Football League (1965–1966)
    Assistant to the commissioner for college relations
  • New Orleans Saints (1967)
    General manager
  • Philadelphia Eagles (1968)
    Assistant director of player personnel
  • Texas Stadium (1969–1988)
    General manager
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