| No. 88 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Defensive end / defensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | September 30, 1942 Detroit, Michigan |
| Height: | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight: | 290 lb (132 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Denby (MI) |
| College: | Wayne State |
| Undrafted: | 1969 |
| Career history | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Ron Berger was an American college and professional football player. A defensive end, he played college football at Wayne State University, and played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for the Boston/New England Patriots.
Career
Berger began his career with a semi-pro team in Pontiac, Michigan, in 1965 with the St. Petersburg Blazers of the North American Football League. The next year, the 6-foot-8 Berger played for the Orange County (Calif.) Ramblers of the Continental Football League before signing with the NFL's Los Angeles Rams. He joined the Patriots as a free agent in 1969 as the biggest lineman to ever suit up for the team.
Burger played in 41 games for the Boston/New England Patriots. His final season was with the Miami Dolphins in 1973.