Ron Acks

Ron Acks (born October 3, 1944) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for nine seasons for the Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots, and Green Bay Packers.[1]

Ron Acks
Born: (1944-10-03) October 3, 1944
Herrin, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)LB
CollegeIllinois
NFL draft1966 / Round: 4 (Minnesota Vikings)
Career history
As player
1968–1971Atlanta Falcons
1972–1973New England Patriots
1974–1976Green Bay Packers

Acks attended high school at Carbondale Community High School, where his football coach was Frank Bleyer; Acks was "inducted into the Carbondale Sports Hall of Fame" in 2012.[2][3] In college, he played at the running back position on the 1963 and 1964 Fighting Illini teams at the University of Illinois.[4]

References
  1. Ron Acks. pro-football-reference.com
  2. Smith, Isaac (April 25, 2019). "'He's an icon.' Friends and family remember former Carbondale football coach Frank Bleyer". The Southern Illinoisan. Carbondale, Illinois: Lee Enterprises. Retrieved 1 Jan 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Athletic Hall of Fame". Athletics. Carbondale Community High School. Hall of Fame Inductees 2012. Retrieved 1 Jan 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Ron Acks College Stats". College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 1 Jan 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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