Ronnie Lott
Ronnie Lott, born May 8, 1959 in Albuquerque, NM, is an American gridiron football player who had a standout 14-year NFL career. He was selected in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers and became their starting left cornerback.
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Ronnie Lott, a retired American football player, played as a cornerback and safety for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. He was chosen in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft and quickly gained a reputation for his outstanding tackling skills and aggressive playing style. Lott played a crucial role in the 49ers’ success, contributing to their four Super Bowl victories. In 2000, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was also named to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. After his football career, Lott worked as a football analyst and co-founded a venture capital firm. He is an advocate for player safety, promoting rule changes and improved medical treatment for injured players. An interesting fact about Lott is that he was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft and immediately became their starting left cornerback.