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Ron Nery

Ronald Duane Nery was an American football defensive end who played in the American Football League (AFL). He played four seasons for the Los Angeles / San Diego Chargers (1960–1962), the Denver Broncos (1963), and the Houston Oilers (1963).

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PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born(1934-12-30)December 30, 1934
New Kensington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 2, 2002(2002-04-02) (aged 67)
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight247 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High schoolNew Kensington
CollegeKansas State (1952–1955)
NFL draft1956 (7th round, 81st overall pick)
Career history
Playing
Coaching
  • Norfolk Neptunes (1969-1970)
    Assistant coach
Awards and highlights
Career AFL statistics
Sacks17.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ronald Duane Nery (December 30, 1934 – April 2, 2002) was an American football defensive end who played in the American Football League (AFL). He played four seasons for the Los Angeles / San Diego Chargers (1960–1962), the Denver Broncos (1963),1 and the Houston Oilers (1963).2

He played for the Kansas State Wildcats from 1953 through 1955.2 During his junior and senior years, he was selected to the All-Big 7 first team.2 In 1956, he was a seventh-round draft pick for the New York Giants.2

He became a resident of Grapevine, Texas.2 In 2002, he died of an enlarged heart while visiting friends in Topeka, Kansas.2

References

References

  1. "Broncos Land Ron Nery". Chattanooga Daily Times. Associated Press. September 6, 1963. Retrieved June 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "KSU football great dies". The Manhattan Mercury. April 14, 2002. Retrieved June 19, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.