Mike Ruth
All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive lineman
About Mike Ruth
Born 1964. Mike Ruth is an American american football player.
Michael Joseph Ruth (born June 25, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boston College Eagles, winning the Outland Trophy as college football's best lineman in 1985. After two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the New England Patriots, who drafted him in the second round of the 1986 NFL Draft, he finished his professional football career with the Barcelona Dragons of the World League of American Football (WLAF) in 1991 and 1992.
Ruth was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in December 2017. He is the 10th former Boston College player or coach enshrined in the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame.
Personal life He later graduated from Harvard University with a M.Ed. and is now a teacher at Everett High School in Massachusetts.
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Who is Mike Ruth?
All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive lineman
When was Mike Ruth born?
Mike Ruth was born on 25 June 1964 in Norristown.
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Mike Ruth is an american football player.
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Mike Ruth is American.
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