Rick Galbos: key obituary facts
Is Rick Galbos dead? Yes. Rick Galbos died on August 8, 2026, at age 75.
Cause of death: Rick Galbos's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Rick Galbos known for?
He was an American football running back.
More about Rick Galbos
Born: 21 July 1951.
Gender: male.
Occupation: American football player, Canadian football player.
Education: Ohio State University.
Rick Galbos, an American football player who later played running back in the Canadian Football League, died on August 8, 2026, aged 75.
Galbos grew up in Mentor, Ohio, and attended Mentor High School, where he competed in track, swimming and football. As a senior, he quarterbacked Mentor to an undefeated season and a No.
2 state ranking while passing and rushing for 900 yards. He went on to play four seasons at Ohio State University, where he was moved to running back and became the Buckeyes’ starting wingback as a junior and senior, serving as team captain in his final year. His college career included 859 rushing yards, 21 receptions and five total touchdowns.