Ron McCartney

Ron McCartney
No. 56
Date of birth (1954-07-20) July 20, 1954
Place of birth Charleston, West Virginia
Career information
Position(s) Linebacker
College University of Tennessee
NFL draft 1976 / Round: 2
Career history
As player
1977-1979 Atlanta Falcons

Ronnie L. McCartney (born July 20, 1954 in Charleston, West Virginia) is a former American football linebacker. After playing college football as a defensive end at the University of Tennessee, he was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams with the 53rd pick of the 2nd round of the 1976 NFL Draft.[1][2] He spent the entire 1976 season with the Rams on the injured reserve list.[3][4] After the Rams waived him before the 1977 season, he was picked up by the Falcons.[3][4] He spent three seasons as a linebacker for the Falcons, playing in 45 games from 1977 through 1979.[1] He recovered four fumbles during his career.[1] The Falcons cut him before the 1980 season.[5]

McCartney was named the outstanding defensive player of the 1974 Liberty Bowl with the University of Tennessee Volunteers.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Ron McCartney". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
  2. 1 2 "Vols' McCartney Ready for War". Lakeland Ledger. October 15, 1975. p. 1B. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
  3. 1 2 "Bear Out for Season". The Milwaukee Sentinel. September 9, 1977. p. 12. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
  4. 1 2 "Falcons' Gilliam Latest Veteran to Put on Waivers". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. September 9, 1977. p. 2-C. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
  5. ↑ "Falcons Cut Moriarty, Jones to Reach Mandatory 60 Limit". Rome News-Tribune. August 20, 1980. p. 6-A. Retrieved 2015-09-07.
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