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Al Rossi
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Full nameAlbert Rossi
BornJune 20, 1931 (1931-06-20) (age 93)
Bessemer, Michigan, U.S.
Medal record
Men's rowing
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1952 Helsinki Coxed four

Albert Rossi (born June 20, 1931) is an American rower who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was born in Bessemer, Michigan. In 1952 he was the coxswain of the American boat which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours event.

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