Ralph Anderson (wide receiver) explained

Ralph Anderson
Position:Offensive end
Number:82
Birth Date:2 September 1935
Birth Place:Long Beach, California, U.S.
Death Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Draftyear:1958
Draftround:9
Draftpick:101
High School:Alexander Hamilton High School
(Los Angeles, California, U.S.)
College:Santa Monica College
Los Angeles State
Teams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:55
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:791
Statlabel3:Total Touchdowns
Statvalue3:6

Ralph M. Anderson (September 2, 1935 – November 27, 1960) was an American college and professional football player. An offensive end, he played college football at Santa Monica College and Los Angeles State University, and played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) for the Los Angeles Chargers in 1960. His 44 receptions were good enough to lead the Chargers for the season. He played one game with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 1959.

Death

Anderson died in Los Angeles on November 27, 1960, apparently due to diabetic complications. After going to the movies with his girlfriend and his teammate Ron Botchan, Anderson spent the night at the home of his girlfriend. She found him unresponsive the next morning and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. Anderson had missed a game earlier in the 1960 season due to diabetic problems.[1]

References

  1. News: Pro Grid Star Ralph Anderson is Found Dead. February 2, 2013. Reading Eagle. November 27, 1960.

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