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| Born | March 27, 1959 Shreveport, Louisiana |
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| Year(s) | 1981–1982 | ||
| NFL Draft | 1981 / Round: 7 / Pick: 175 | ||
| College | North Texas | ||
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| Receptions | 2 | ||
| Receiving yards | 62 | ||
| Touchdowns | 1 | ||
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Ronnie Jerome Battle (born March 27, 1959 in Shreveport, Louisiana), son of John L. Battle and Mary Battle, is a former American football tight end of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Texas.
He is the father of NFL wide receiver Arnaz Battle.
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Battle attended Southwood High School in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Battle played college football at North Texas.
Battle was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round (175th overall) of the 1981 NFL Draft. He appeared in four games as a rookie but did not record any statistics.
In 1982, Battle played in nine games for the Rams. He finished the season with two receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown. He also carried the ball once for one yard.
He left the NFL and professional football after the 1982 season due to a career ending thumb injury.