Ron McCartney
Ronnie L. McCartney (born July 20, 1954 in Charleston, West Virginia) is a former American football linebacker. After playing college football as a defensive end at the University of Tennessee, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams with the 53rd pick of the 2nd round of the 1976 NFL Draft.[2][3] He spent the entire 1976 season with the Rams on the injured reserve list.[4][5] After the Rams waived him before the 1977 season, he was picked up by the Falcons.[4][5] He spent three seasons as a linebacker for the Falcons, playing in 45 games from 1977 through 1979.[2] He recovered four fumbles during his career.[2] The Falcons cut him before the 1980 season.[6]
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| Born: | July 20, 1954 Charleston, West Virginia |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| College | Tennessee |
| NFL draft | 1976 / Round: 2 / Pick: 53 |
| Drafted by | Los Angeles Rams[1] |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1977–1979 | Atlanta Falcons |
McCartney was named the outstanding defensive player of the 1974 Liberty Bowl with the University of Tennessee Volunteers.[3]
References
- "1976 Los Angeles Rams". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on April 9, 2007. Retrieved July 18, 2020.CS1 maint: unfit url (link)
- "Ron McCartney". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- "Vols' McCartney Ready for War". Lakeland Ledger. October 15, 1975. p. 1B. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- "Bear Out for Season". The Milwaukee Sentinel. September 9, 1977. p. 12. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- "Falcons' Gilliam Latest Veteran to Put on Waivers". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. September 9, 1977. p. 2-C. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- "Falcons Cut Moriarty, Jones to Reach Mandatory 60 Limit". Rome News-Tribune. August 20, 1980. p. 6-A. Retrieved September 7, 2015.