| Ron Berger | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 30, 1942 |
| Place of birth | Detroit, MI |
| Position(s) | Defensive End/Defensive Tackle |
| College | Wayne State |
| Statistics | |
| Teams | |
| 1969 1970 1971-1972 |
AFL Boston Patriots NFL Boston Patriots NFL New England Patriots |
Ron Berger was an American college and professional football player. A defensive end, he played college football at Wayne State University, and played professionally in the American Football League and National Football League for the Boston/New England Patriots.
Berger began his career with a semi-pro team in Pontiac, Michigan, in 1965 with the St. Petersburg Blazers of the North American Football League. The next year, the 6-foot-8 Berger played for the Orange County (Calif.) Ramblers of the Continental Football League before signing with the NFL's Los Angeles Rams. He joined the Patriots as a free agent in 1969 as the biggest lineman to ever suit up for the team.
Burger played in 41 games for the Boston/New England Patriots. His final season was with the Miami Dolphins in 1973.