Ralph Anderson (American football)

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Ralph Anderson

Offensive end
Personal information
Date of birth: October 29, 1936(1936-10-29)
Place of birth: Long Beach, California
Date of death: November 27, 1960(1960-11-27) (aged 24)
Place of death: Los Angeles, California
Career information
College: Los Angeles State
NFL Draft: 1958 / Round: 9 / Pick: 101
Debuted in 1958
Last played in 1960
Career history
NFL Chicago Bears (1958) AFL Los Angeles Chargers (1960)
Career highlights and awards
N/A
Receptions	55
Receiving Yards	791
Total Touchdowns	6
Stats at NFL.com

Ralph M. Anderson (October 29, 1936 – November 27, 1960) was an American college and professional football player. An offensive end, he played college football at Santa Monica College and Los Angeles State University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Los Angeles Chargers in 1960. He died November 27, 1960, after sustaining a diabetic reaction immediately following the Chargers' 52-28 defeat of the Oakland Raiders at the Los Angeles Coliseum. His 44 receptions were good enough to lead the Chargers for the season. He played one game with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League in 1959.

See also

• Other American Football League players