| Ralph Anderson | |
| Position: | Defensive back |
| Number: | 49 |
| Birth Date: | 3 April 1949 |
| Birth Place: | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Death Date: | December 20, 2016 (aged 67) |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Weight Lb: | 180 |
| Height In: | 2 |
| Draftyear: | 1971 |
| Draftround: | 5 |
| Draftpick: | 126 |
| High School: | Lincoln (TX) |
| College: | West Texas State |
| Teams: | |
| Statlabel1: | Games |
| Statvalue1: | 34 |
| Statlabel2: | Interceptions |
| Statvalue2: | 6 |
| Statlabel3: | Fumble recoveries |
| Statvalue3: | 5 |
| Pfr: | AndeRa20 |
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]