Ralph Anderson (wide receiver)
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Position: | Los Angeles State | ||
NFL draft: | 1958 / Round: 9 / Pick: 101 | ||
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Ralph M. Anderson (September 2, 1935 – November 27, 1960) was an American college and professional football player. An offensive end, he played college football at
1960. His 44 receptions were good enough to lead the Chargers for the season. He played one game with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League
(CFL) in 1959.
Death
Anderson died in Los Angeles on November 27, 1960, apparently due to diabetic complications. After going to the movies with his girlfriend and his teammate Ron Botchan, Anderson spent the night at the home of his girlfriend. She found him unresponsive the next morning and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. Anderson had missed a game earlier in the 1960 season due to diabetic problems.[1]
References
- ^ "Pro Grid Star Ralph Anderson is Found Dead". Reading Eagle. November 27, 1960. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
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