Ron Mabra facts for kids
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| No. 29, 27 | |
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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Born: | June 4, 1951 Talladega, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died: | November 10, 2017 (aged 66) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 166 lb (75 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Westside (AL) |
| College: | Howard |
| Undrafted: | 1973 |
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Ronald Edwin Mabra (born June 4, 1951 – died November 10, 2017) was an American football player. He was known for playing as a defensive back. This position is important in football because defensive backs help stop the other team from scoring points. Ronald Mabra played for several teams during his career, including the Philadelphia Bell, Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Ronald Mabra's Football Journey
Ronald Mabra began his professional football career in 1974. He played for the Philadelphia Bell as a defensive back. This role meant he was part of the defense, trying to prevent the other team from catching passes or running with the ball.
After playing for the Bell, Ronald Mabra joined the Atlanta Falcons. He played for the Falcons for two seasons, in 1975 and 1976. He continued to play as a defensive back, wearing jersey number 29.
In 1978, Mabra moved to the New York Jets. He played three games for the Jets that year, wearing jersey number 27. His final professional season was in 1979 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played as a defensive back for them as well.
Ronald Mabra was born in Talladega, Alabama. He went to college at Howard University, where he played for the Howard Bison football team. He passed away in 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.
