Ron Lopez (born August 21, 1970) is an American former professional football quarterback who played eight seasons in the Arena Football League with the Iowa Barnstormers, Anaheim Piranhas, Florida Bobcats, San Jose SaberCats, Portland Forest Dragons/Oklahoma Wranglers and Carolina Cobras.
[5] Lopez was named the starting quarterback for the Piranhas' opening game against the New Jersey Red Dogs.
[7] Lopez played for the San Jose SaberCats in 1998, recording 47 touchdowns on 2,769 passing yards.
[8] However, after visiting a neck specialist and rehabilitating his injuries, Lopez signed with the Portland Forest Dragons in 1999.
[10] Lopez was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in February 2007 and declared cancer-free in August 2007.