Ron Berger
American football player (born 1942)
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Ron Berger (born September 30, 1942) is an American former college and professional football player.[1] A defensive end, he played college football at Wayne State University, and played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for the Boston/New England Patriots.
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
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| Positions | Defensive end • Defensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born | September 30, 1942 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 290 lb (132 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Denby (Detroit) | ||||||
| College | Wayne St. (Michigan) (1962-1965) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1966: undrafted | ||||||
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Career
Berger began his career with a semi-pro team in Pontiac, Michigan, in 1965 with the St. Petersburg Blazers of the North American Football League. The next year, the 6-foot-8 Berger played for the Orange County (Calif.) Ramblers of the Continental Football League before signing with the NFL's Los Angeles Rams. He joined the Patriots as a free agent in 1969 as the biggest lineman to ever suit up for the team.[citation needed]
Burger played in 41 games for the Boston/New England Patriots. His final season was with the Miami Dolphins in 1973.
