Ron Berger | |
Number: | 88 |
Position: | Defensive end / defensive tackle |
Birth Date: | 30 September 1942 |
Birth Place: | Detroit, Michigan |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 8 |
Weight Lbs: | 290 |
High School: | Denby (MI) |
College: | Wayne State |
Undraftedyear: | 1969 |
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Pfr: | B/BergRo20 |
Ron Berger was an American college and professional football player. 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.
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.
Burger played in 41 games for the Boston/New England Patriots. His final season was with the Miami Dolphins in 1973.