 Fernandes while in college | |
| No. 79, 73, 74 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Defensive lineman |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | September 11, 1951 Ypsilanti, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died: | December 5, 2023 (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
- ↑ "Colts' Ron Fernandes received death threat". The Miami News. December 7, 1977. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ↑ "Ron Fernandes". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ↑ "Ron Fernandes NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ↑ "Ron Fernandes". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ↑ "Ronald Fernandes Obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
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