Born in Beragh, County Tyrone, Rodgers was educated at Omagh CBS where he played Gaelic football in the MacRory Cup.
[1] His club career saw him line out with Beragh Red Knights, however, he enjoyed little success.
Rodgers first appeared on the inter-county scene with Tyrone in 1958, when he lined out with the minor, junior and senior teams in the same season.
[2] Following his retirement from playing, Rodgers continued his career as a teacher at St Mary's College in Irvinestown.
He took over as secretary of the Bredagh Red Knights in 1968, a position he held until 1992, and also had a lengthy involvement as a coach at all levels.