Ralph Anderson (defensive back)

Ralph Edward Anderson (April 3, 1949 – December 20, 2016) was a professional American football defensive back in the National Football League.

Ralph Anderson
No. 49
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1949-04-03) April 3, 1949
Dallas, Texas
Died:December 20, 2016 (aged 67)
Career information
College:West Texas State
NFL Draft:1971 / Round: 5 / Pick: 126
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games:34
Interceptions:6
Fumbles recovered:5
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

After attending West Texas State (later renamed West Texas A&M), Anderson was drafted in the 5th round of the 1971 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[1] He played for the Steelers for two years, starting 21 games at positionfree safety and recording four interceptions.[1]

In 1973, he moved on to the New England Patriots where he played a final season.[1]

References

  1. "Ralph Anderson player page". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 18 January 2010.


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