Ron Rector

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Ron Rector
No. 24, 29
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1944-05-29)May 29, 1944
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 14, 1968(1968-07-14) (aged 24)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
CollegeNorthwestern
NFL draft1966: 9th round, 138th overall pick
Career history
1966Green Bay Packers
1966Washington Redskins
1966–1967Atlanta Falcons
Awards and highlights
Coaching profile at Pro Football ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
Stats at Pro Football ReferenceLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).

Ronald S. Rector (May 29, 1944 – July 14, 1968) [1] was an American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers, the Washington Redskins, and the Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at Northwestern University and was drafted in the ninth round of the 1966 NFL draft.

On June 29, 1968, Rector suffered a fractured skull and a concussion as a result of a motorcycle accident on Interstate 71 and died on July 14, 1968, as a result of these injuries.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Rector Dies of Injuries", Milwaukee Sentinel, July 15, 1968, p1-2
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