Ronald Joseph Marciniak (July 16, 1932 – March 23, 2020) was an American gridiron football player, coach, and scout.

Marciniak attended St. George High School in Pittsburgh, where he practiced football and wrestling.

Marciniak was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round (80th overall) of the 1955 NFL draft.

[2] In 1957, Marciniak served as a player/coach for the Fort Bliss football team while he was a lieutenant in the United States Army.

He was credited for the phrase "Play like a Raven" and the label "red-star player" for special on- and off-field qualities.