Ron Berger
{{Short description|American football player (born 1942)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{BLP sources|date=January 2012}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Ron Berger
| image =
| number = 88
| position = Defensive end / defensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1942|09|30}}
| birth_place = Detroit, Michigan
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 8
| weight_lbs = 290
| high_school = Denby (MI)
| college = Wayne State
| undraftedyear = 1969
| pastteams =
- Boston/New England Patriots (1969–{{NFL Year|1972}})
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|1973}})
| pfr = B/BergRo20
}}
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 (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for the Boston/New England Patriots.
Career
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.{{citation needed|date=February 2016}}
Burger played in 41 games for the Boston/New England Patriots. His final season was with the Miami Dolphins in 1973.
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Category:Players of American football from Detroit
Category:American football defensive linemen
Category:Wayne State Warriors football players
Category:Boston Patriots players
Category:New England Patriots players
Category:American Football League players
Category:Miami Dolphins players
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