Ron Fernandes
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Fernandes while in college
No. 79, 73, 74
Position:Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born:(1951-09-11)September 11, 1951
Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S.
Died:December 5, 2023(2023-12-05) (aged 72)
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:251 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school:Ypsilanti
College:Eastern Michigan
NFL Draft:1973 / Round: 10 / Pick: 260
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Ronald Michael Fernandes (September 11, 1951 – December 5, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a defensive lineman for three seasons with the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the Eastern Michigan Eagles and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 10th round of the 1973 NFL Draft.[2] He was also a member of the New England Patriots of the NFL and the Detroit Wheels of the World Football League (WFL).[3][4] Fernandes died on December 5, 2023, at the age of 72.[5]

References

  1. "Colts' Ron Fernandes received death threat". The Miami News. December 7, 1977. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  2. "Ron Fernandes". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  3. "Ron Fernandes NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  4. "Ron Fernandes". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  5. "Ronald Fernandes Obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2023-12-08.


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