Ralph Anderson (defensive back)

Ralph Edward Anderson (April 3, 1949 – December 20, 2016) was a professional American football defensive back in the National Football League.
After attending West Texas State (later renamed West Texas A&M), Anderson was drafted in the 5th round of the 1971 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played for the Steelers for two years, starting 21 games at positionfree safety and recording four interceptions.
In 1973, he moved on to the New England Patriots where he played a final season.