Andy Von Sonn

Andrew Vsevolod Von Sonn (November 5, 1940 – October 9, 2015) was an American professional football linebacker who played for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 14th round of the 1962 NFL draft.

Early life Andrew Vsevolod Von Sonn was born on November 5, 1940, in Los Angeles, California. In 1959, he competed for a tackle spot on the varsity team but did not end up earning a letter. Von Sonn was a three-year lettermen from 1960 to 1962 as a center on offense and a linebacker on defense. He became the starting center in 1962 after Ron Hull graduated. He was waived before the start of regular season.

On September 9, 1963, Von Sonn was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams and placed on the team's taxi squad, where he spent the entire 1963 season. He played in all 14 games, starting five, for the Rams in 1964 and posted one sack. He was released on August 31, 1965, after the third (of five) preseason games. He was released on August 11, 1966, after the second (of five) preseason games. He wrote a comic book called Cops 'N Dopers. He was a medical marijuana advocate. Von Sonn died on October 9, 2015, in Maui.