About Ron Crosby
Born 1955. Ron Crosby is an American american football player.
Ronald Crosby (born March 2, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the New Orleans Saints and New York Jets. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 1977 NFL draft after playing college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Crosby was also a member of the Pittsburgh Maulers and Baltimore Stars of the United States Football League (USFL).
Early life and college Ronald Crosby was born on March 2, 1955, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He attended South Allegheny Middle/Senior High School in McKeesport.
Professional career Crosby was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round, with the 114th overall pick, of the 1977 NFL draft. Crosby played in all 16 games for the second consecutive season, starting three, in 1981 and posted one sack. He was a member of the Stars during the 1985 season.
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American football player
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Ron Crosby was born on 2 March 1955 in McKeesport.
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Ron Crosby is an american football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Crosby. https://biography.guide/ron-crosby/
MLA: "Ron Crosby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-crosby/.
Chicago: "Ron Crosby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ron-crosby/.
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