Ralph Anderson (American football)

Ralph Anderson
Position(s)
Offensive end
Born October 29, 1936(1936-10-29)
Long Beach, California
Died November 27, 1960(1960-11-27) (aged 24)
Los Angeles, California
Career information
Year(s) 19581960
NFL Draft 1958 / Round: 9 / Pick: 101
College Los Angeles State
Professional teams
Career stats
Receptions 55
Receiving Yards 791
Total Touchdowns 6
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards
  • N/A

Ralph M. Anderson (October 29, 1936 – November 27, 1960) was an American college and professional football player. An offensive end, he played college football at Santa Monica College and Los Angeles State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Los Angeles Chargers in 1960. He died November 27, 1960, after sustaining a diabetic reaction immediately following the Chargers' 52-28 defeat of the Oakland Raiders at the Los Angeles Coliseum. 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 in 1959.

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