About Ralph Anderson
Lived 1949 – 2016 (aged 67). Ralph Anderson was an American american football player.
Ralph Edward Anderson (April 3, 1949 – December 20, 2016) was an American professional football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).
After attending West Texas State (later renamed West Texas A&M), Anderson was selected 126th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 1971 NFL draft. He played for the Steelers for two years, starting 21 games at free safety and recording four interceptions.
In 1973, he moved on to the New England Patriots where he played a final season.
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Who was Ralph Anderson?
American football player (defensive back) (1949-2016)
When was Ralph Anderson born?
Ralph Anderson was born on 3 April 1949 in Dallas.
When did Ralph Anderson die?
Ralph Anderson died on 20 December 2016.
What was Ralph Anderson's occupation?
Ralph Anderson was an american football player.
What nationality was Ralph Anderson?
Ralph Anderson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ralph Anderson (defensive back)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Anderson. https://biography.guide/ralph-anderson-american-football-player/
MLA: "Ralph Anderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ralph-anderson-american-football-player/.
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