Ron Berger Explained

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.

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.

Burger played in 41 games for the Boston/New England Patriots. His final season was with the Miami Dolphins in 1973.