Ron Vann

Ronald T. "Toppy" Vann (born 1936) is an American former professional football quarterback who played one season with the BC Lions of the Western Interprovincial Football Union (WIFU). He played college football at Georgia Tech.

Early life Ronald T. Vann was born in 1936. As a junior in 1955, he split time with Wade Mitchell. Vann led the team in passing yards during the 1955 season, completing 21 of 36 passes (58.3%) for 270 yards, one touchdown, and three touchdowns while also rushing for 111 yards and six touchdowns. Mitchell also played on defense but Vann did not.

Professional career In May 1957, Vann signed a one-year contract worth approximately $10,000 with the BC Lions of the Western Interprovincial Football Union. He played in five games, starting three, for the Lions during the 1957 season, completing 18 of 33 passes (54.5%) for 254 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions while also scoring one rushing touchdown. Vann later had surgery to repair his knee. However on May 20, 1958, he announced his retirement, with the Canadian Press stating that Vann "decided not to gamble" with his knee.