About Ron McCartney
Born 1954. Ron McCartney is an American american football player.
Ronnie L. McCartney (born July 20, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, earning outstanding defensive player of the game honors in the 1974 Liberty Bowl.
Career After playing college football as a defensive end at the University of Tennessee, he was selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 53rd overall pick in the second round of the 1976 NFL draft. He spent three seasons as a linebacker for the Falcons, playing in 45 games from 1977 through 1979.
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Who is Ron McCartney?
American football player (born 1954)
When was Ron McCartney born?
Ron McCartney was born on 20 July 1954 in Charleston.
What is Ron McCartney's occupation?
Ron McCartney is an american football player.
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Ron McCartney is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron McCartney. https://biography.guide/ron-mccartney/
MLA: "Ron McCartney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-mccartney/.
Chicago: "Ron McCartney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ron-mccartney/.
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