Age, Biography and Wiki
Ron Springs was born on 4 November, 1956 in Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S., is an American football player (1956–2011). Discover Ron Springs's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
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| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
4 November 1956 |
| Birthday |
4 November |
| Birthplace |
Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2011 |
| Died Place |
Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 55 years old group.
Ron Springs Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Ron Springs height is 6′ 0″ .
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6′ 0″ |
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Who Is Ron Springs's Wife?
His wife is Adrianne Springs (m. ?–2011)
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Not Available |
| Wife |
Adrianne Springs (m. ?–2011) |
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Not Available |
| Children |
Shawn Springs |
Ron Springs Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ron Springs worth at the age of 55 years old? Ron Springs’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Ron Springs's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Player |
Ron Springs Social Network
Timeline
Ronald Edward Springs (November 4, 1956 – May 12, 2011) was an American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He played college football at Ohio State University.
Springs attended Lafayette High School, where he played football alongside Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor, and one of the best return specialists in NFL history in Mel Gray.
As a senior in 1974, he rushed for a then-Peninsula District-record 1,876 yards, including 315 yards in one game.
In 1975, he enrolled at Coffeyville Community College to improve his grades.
As a freshman, he rushed for 1,800 yards and 25 touchdowns.
He was named Junior College player of the year.
The following year, he transferred to Ohio State University to play under head coach Woody Hayes.
Playing behind Jeff Logan, he registered 389 rushing yards (fourth on the team), a 5.4-yard average and two touchdowns.
As a junior, he became a starter after Logan injured his ankle in the season opener against the University of Miami and recorded 113 rushing yards and one touchdown.
He would end up leading the team in both rushing (1,166 yards, 5.8-yard average) and receptions (16 catches for 90 yards).
He also led the Big Ten Conference in rushing.
He had runs of 72 yards against Northwestern University and 66 yards against Purdue University.
He was the last Buckeye with less than 100 yards receiving on a season to lead the team in receptions.
Springs was elected a team co-captain as a senior.
He was limited with a knee injury he suffered in the third game against Baylor University.
He collected 585 rushing yards (third on the team), a 4.7-yard average and two touchdowns.
He finished his college career with 2,140 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns, and 168 receiving yards.
He also ran sprint relays for the track team.
Springs was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 5th round (136th overall) of the 1979 NFL Draft, after he dropped because of a poor senior year.
As a rookie, he was the backup for Tony Dorsett and played on special teams.
In the season-opener 22–21 win against the St. Louis Cardinals, he rushed for 30 yards, had 2 catches and threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Tony Hill in the fourth quarter.
He scored two touchdowns against the San Francisco 49ers.
In the fifteenth game 24–7 win against the Philadelphia Eagles, he took Dorsett's place late in the first half and rushed for 62 yards (49 in the second half), helping the Cowboys clinch a playoff berth.
In the dramatic comeback victory in the season finale 35–34 victory against the Washington Redskins, he rushed for 79 yards and one touchdown, had 6 catches for 58 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown reception late in the fourth-quarter rally, helping the team win the NFC East championship.
In 1980, he put on 10 pounds during the off-season and won the fullback job from Robert Newhouse, but suffered a twisted ankle in the third game and lost the starter position.
In 1981, he was the full-time starter at fullback, combining for 984 yards rushing and receiving, scoring 12 touchdowns (led the team) and tied Tony Hill for the club lead with 46 catches (one short of the franchise record for a running backs).
Although his most important role might have been his leadership qualities, that gained him the respect of many people within the Cowboys organization.
He set a franchise record for running backs with 11 receptions against the New England Patriots.
He had a 32-yard reception late in the fourth quarter for the winning touchdown in a 28–27 comeback win against the Miami Dolphins.
In 1982, in the strike-shortened season (9 games), he registered 243 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 163 receiving yards and 2 receiving touchdowns.
In the Cowboys' 24–10 win against the Washington Redskins, he had an 8-yard touchdown reception in the first half and a 46-yard touchdown run in the final minutes.
In 1983, he led the NFL running backs in receiving and set a franchise record with 73 receptions, breaking Frank Clarke's mark of 65.
He also combined for more than 1,000 yards (1,130) rushing and receiving.
Against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he tied his club record with 11 receptions for a career-high 126 receiving yards, including a career-long 80-yard touchdown reception.
Against the Oakland Raiders, he threw his second career touchdown pass, a 15-yarder to quarterback Danny White.
In 1984, he posted 46 catches for 454 yards, including three long touchdown receptions.
He had a 25-yard touchdown catch to help beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23–17, a 26-yard reception for the winning touchdown in a 24–17 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals and a 57-yard touchdown reception in the 26–10 win against the Philadelphia Eagles.
On September 2, 1985, he was released, leaving as the Cowboys' seventh all-time leading rusher and receiver.
In 2003, he was among the first inductees into the Lafayette High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
