American · Albuquerque, New Mexico · Born 8 May 1959Ronnie Lott was a ferocious, hard-hitting defensive back who anchored the San Francisco 49ers secondary through four Super Bowl championships.
In 1986, Ronnie Lott chose to have the crushed tip of his left pinky finger amputated rather than miss time recovering from surgery, returned to record ten interceptions that year, and added the episode to a career biography that already included four Super Bowl championships with the San Francisco 49ers.. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000, and remains widely regarded as one of the hardest-hitting and most complete defensive backs the game has ever produced.
Hard-hitting Hall of Fame safety for the San Francisco 49ers dynasty
How They Played
Aggressive, hard-hitting safety with exceptional coverage skills and leadership qualities
Lasting Impact
Considered one of the greatest safeties in NFL history, known for his intensity and leadership on championship teams
Career Honours
- Pro Football Hall of Fame (2000)
- 4x Super Bowl champion
- 10x Pro Bowl
- 8x All-Pro
| Team | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 1981–1990 | 143 |
| Los Angeles Raiders | 1991–1992 | 32 |
| New York Jets | 1993–1994 | 32 |
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