Year Inducted: 2008
Nominated By: Sel Elizondo
Sports Competed In: Basketball, Football
Athlete, Coach or Contributor: Athlete, Contributor
High School:
Attended Pueblo Centennial, graduating in 1952...Earned 10 varsity letters while playing on the Bulldogs football (half-back: 1948-51), basketball and track teams (1949-51).
College:
Went to Pueblo Junior College (PJC) for a year...Played one season of football for PJC as a half-back (1951-52).
Contributions:
● Contributor to Pueblo Centennial, Pueblo East high schools, along with CSU-Pueblo and the City of Pueblo since 1960.
● Involved with establishing the Centennial Foundation and in the Funding of the School Achievement and Athletic Hall of Fame.
● DeRose has provided shoes, equipment, and dental work for students who cannot afford everyday necessities.
● Provided above and beyond to the Junior College and University.
● Eddie has made many donations to non-profit organizations in the city have gone anonymous for personal reasons.
● President and Trustee, Edward J. DeRose Profit Sharing Trust since 1980.
● President, DeRose - Padula Enterprises since 1985.
● Chairman, Continuity Group L.L.C. and Longbride L.L.C. since 1990.
● Worked with Western Standard Services Company, Denver, CO since 1990.
● He has also been the Treasurer, Small Smiles Dentistry for Children since 1996.
● DeRose has been on the Board of Directors, First National Bank - CO since 1999.
Honors:
Neta and Eddie DeRose Thunderwolf Football Stadium, at CSU-Pueblo, named in their honor.
Personal:
Lived in Pueblo with his wife, Neta (Bryson) DeRose... Passed away on January 22, 2017.
