Ronnie Lott
American football safety, sportscaster
Born
May 8th, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Southern California. Selected 8th overall in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Helped the 49ers secure four Super Bowl titles: Super Bowl XVI, XIX, XXIII, and XXIV. Transitioned to a successful career as a sportscaster after retiring. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.
Won four Super Bowl championships with the 49ers
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000
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