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Ralph Anderson (defensive back)

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Ralph Anderson
No. 49
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born:(1949-04-03)April 3, 1949
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Died:December 20, 2016 (aged 67)
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Lincoln (TX)
College:West Texas State
NFL draft:1971 / round: 5 / pick: 126
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games:34
Interceptions:6
Fumble recoveries:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

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 free safety and recording four interceptions.[1]

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Ralph Anderson player page". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
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