About Houston Ridge
Lived 1944 – 2015 (aged 71). Houston Ridge was an American american football player and athletics competitor.
Houston Robert Ridge Jr. (July 18, 1944 – October 17, 2015) was an American professional football defensive lineman who played four seasons for the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL). He achieved notoriety for filing a class-action lawsuit against the team in 1969 after suffering career-ending injuries that he claimed were caused by steroids and amphetamines issued to players. Ridge ultimately reached a $250,000 settlement with the Chargers.
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Who was Houston Ridge?
American football player (1944-2015)
When was Houston Ridge born?
Houston Ridge was born on 18 July 1944 in Madera.
When did Houston Ridge die?
Houston Ridge died on 17 October 2015 in San Diego.
What was Houston Ridge's occupation?
Houston Ridge was an american football player and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Houston Ridge?
Houston Ridge was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Houston Ridge. https://biography.guide/houston-ridge/
MLA: "Houston Ridge." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/houston-ridge/.
Chicago: "Houston Ridge." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/houston-ridge/.
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