Ralph Edward Anderson (April 3, 1949 – December 20, 2016) was an American professional football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).
After attending West Texas State (later renamed West Texas A&M), Anderson was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 1971 NFL draft.
[1] He played for the Steelers for two years, starting 21 games at free safety and recording four interceptions.
[1] In 1973, he moved on to the New England Patriots where he played a final season.
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