Ron Sellers
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Ronald "Jingle Joints" Sellers (born February 5, 1947) is an American former professional
Early years
Sellers attended Paxon High School where he excelled in football and basketball. He helped his team win the 1965 state basketball championship.[1]
He went on to star at
Sellers still holds 17 receiving and scoring records at Florida State University- including single-season receptions (86), single-season receiving (1,496), single-game receptions (16), single-game receiving yards (270) single-game receiving touchdowns (5). In 2007, he was named to The State of Florida’s “100 Greatest High School Football Players in Florida History”.[2]
In 1973, he was inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame. In 1977 he was inducted into the Florida State University Hall of Fame. In 1988, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Professional career
New England Patriots
Sellers was selected by the
During the 1971 season, Sellers missed four games due to injuries and lost his starting position. On July 13, 1972, he was traded to the Super Bowl champions the Dallas Cowboys, in exchange for a third round draft choice (#73-Charles Davis).[3]
Dallas Cowboys
In 1972 he was a backup until the seventh game, when he was promoted to replace Bob Hayes in the starting lineup, in order to take advantage of his big play ability.[4] Even though he finished the season as the Cowboys top receiver, registering 31 receptions for 653 yards, five touchdowns and a 21.1 yards average per reception, the team looked to upgrade its receiving corps, by trading him along with a second round draft choice to the Super Bowl champions the Miami Dolphins, in exchange for Otto Stowe.[5]
Miami Dolphins
In 1973, he had a disappointing season after playing in three games and catching only two passes. He was released on September 10, 1974.[6]
References
- ^ "Jingle Joints should be judged by his cover". Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- ^ "FHSAA unveils '100 Greatest Players of First 100 Years' as part of centennial football celebration". Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Get Ron Sellers From Pats". Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- ^ "Alsworth, Hayes, benched For Test Against Lions". Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- ^ "Dolphins Swap Unhappy Stowe For Ron Sellers". Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- ^ "Dolphins Waive Sellers, Rather". Retrieved February 28, 2018.