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Ronald Lamb (February 3, 1944 – June 20, 2000) was an American professional football running back in the American Football League (AFL) for the Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at the University of South Carolina.

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Early life

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Lamb attended McCormick High School where he was a three-sport athlete. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of South Carolina, where he played wingback and halfback. He also received All-Conference honors as a baseball player.

Professional career

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Dallas Cowboys

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Lamb was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 13th round (190th overall) of the 1966 NFL draft. He was released after being tried at fullback and flanker, before the start of the season.

Montreal Beavers (CFL)

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In 1966, he signed with the Montreal Beavers of the Continental Football League, reuniting with his former South Carolina head coach Marvin Bass. He was sold to the Denver Broncos on October 31, 1967.[1]

Denver Broncos

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In 1967, he signed with the Denver Broncos but was limited with a knee injury and was placed on the taxi squad. The next year he earned the starting fullback position.[2] On September 19, 1968, after starting three games he was placed on the injury waiver list, with a neck injury.[3]

Cincinnati Bengals

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On October 21, 1968, he was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals, where he was a reserve player. On August 7, 1972, he was traded to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for fullback Les Shy.[4] He was released before the start of the season.

Atlanta Falcons

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On September 5, 1972, he was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Falcons. He was activated on September 15, after spending the first two games on the taxi squad. He was waived during the offseason.[5]

Washington Redskins

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In 1973, he signed with the Washington Redskins and was released on August 6.[6]

Jacksonville Sharks (WFL)

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In 1974, he signed with the Jacksonville Sharks of the World Football League.[7] He announced his retirement on July 28, 1975, after receiving an offer to become a full-time assistant coach with the team.[8]

Personal life

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After his retirement from football, he suffered from alcohol abuse which damaged his heart and liver. He died on June 20, 2000.

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Ron Lamb is an American former professional football running back known for his career in the American Football League and early National Football League from 1968 to 1972. He played primarily as a reserve in the backfield and on special teams for the Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, and Atlanta Falcons, appearing in 56 games over five seasons without recording any offensive touchdowns. Born in New London, Connecticut, Lamb attended the University of South Carolina, where he played college football before being selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 13th round of the 1966 NFL Draft, though he did not appear for the team. His professional career included brief stints with multiple franchises amid the AFL-NFL merger era, with his most active season coming in 1968 when he split time between Denver and Cincinnati. He died on June 20, 2000, in McCormick, South Carolina.

Early life

Birth and background

Ron Lamb was born on February 4, 1944, in New London, Connecticut, USA. Although born in Connecticut, he was raised in South Carolina from an early age. He attended McCormick High School in McCormick, South Carolina, where he became known as one of the school's most accomplished athletes, excelling particularly in football and basketball. His standout performance in high school sports laid the foundation for his later athletic pursuits.

Career

Ron Lamb played 56 regular-season games in the AFL and NFL. His career totals included 55 rushing attempts for 163 yards (3.0 average) and 8 receptions for 97 yards (12.1 average), with no touchdowns. He also had 9 kick returns for 147 yards. He began his professional career after being drafted but first played in the Continental Football League with the Montreal Beavers before joining the Denver Broncos in 1968. He appeared in 3 games for Denver before being traded to the Cincinnati Bengals, where he played through 1971. In 1972, he played for the Atlanta Falcons. His most productive year was 1968, with 39 rushing attempts for 107 yards. Afterward, he served mainly as a reserve and special teams player.

Personal life

Family and personal details

Ron Lamb maintained a private personal life, and there are no publicly available details from reliable sources regarding his marriage, children, or other family relationships. His non-professional activities or personal interests are also not documented in credible sources.

Death

Passing and circumstances

Ron Lamb died on June 20, 2000, in McCormick, South Carolina, at the age of 56. No cause of death is confirmed in reliable sports sources.
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