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Ron Groce

Ron Groce was an American football running back. He played for the Minnesota Vikings in 1976.

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Ron Groce
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PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1954-07-01)July 1, 1954
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedMarch 21, 2018(2018-03-21) (aged 63)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High schoolMinneapolis (MN) Central
CollegeMacalester
NFL draft1976: 15th round, 428th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ron Groce (July 1, 1954 – March 21, 2018) was an American football running back. He played for the Minnesota Vikings in 1976.12

He died on March 21, 2018, in Minneapolis, Minnesota at age 63.3

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References

  1. "Ron Groce Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  2. "Ron Groce, RB". Nfl.com. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  3. "Vikings Send Condolences to Family of Ron Groce". Vikings.com. March 23, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2020.