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Ralph Stevenson

1917 – 1987

American football player

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Lived 1917 – 1987 (aged 70). Ralph Stevenson was an american football player.

Ralph Lee Stevenson (April 11, 1917 – July 7, 1987) was an American football guard. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners from 1937 to 1939 and professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Rams in 1940.

Early life Stevenson was born in 1917 at Ponca City, Oklahoma, and attended Ponca City High School.

Oklahoma Stevenson enrolled at the University of Oklahoma in 1936 and played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners from 1937 to 1939. One newspaper opined that Stevenson could claim a good share of the credit for Oklahoma's 1938 championship, adding: According to dopesters, his interference made Oklahoma's running attack function last year. He starts tremendously fast and runs well laterally. A fast charger on offense or defense, he knows how to apply the various blocks.

Professional football Stevenson was selected by the Cleveland Rams in the 18th round of the 1940 NFL draft. The Cleveland Press in August 1940 wrote: "Ralph Stevenson, handsome and blond, hails from Oklahoma University and brings a formidable reputation as a guard." He appeared in two or three NFL games.

Later life Stevenson married Nila Lee Anderson i 1943. He died at age 70 in Norman, Oklahoma.

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University of Oklahoma
Also known as
Ralph Lee Stevenson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ralph Stevenson?

American football player

When was Ralph Stevenson born?

Ralph Stevenson was born on 11 April 1917 in Ponca City.

When did Ralph Stevenson die?

Ralph Stevenson died on 7 July 1987 in Norman, Oklahoma.

What was Ralph Stevenson's occupation?

Ralph Stevenson was an american football player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ralph Stevenson

· Wikidata: Q106111586

· DBpedia: Ralph Stevenson (American football)

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