Ronald Moore (American football)

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Ronald Moore
No. 30, 33, 20, 29, 34
Born: (1970-01-26) January 26, 1970 (age 54)
Spencer, Oklahoma, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Running back
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
College Pittsburg State
NFL draft 1993, Round: 4, Pick: 87
Drafted by Phoenix Cardinals
Career history
As player
1993–1994, 1997 Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals
1995–1996 New York Jets
1997 St. Louis Rams
1998 Miami Dolphins

Ronald Lynn Moore (born January 26, 1970) is an American former professional gridiron football running back. He played for four different teams in six National Football League (NFL) seasons during the 1990s. He played college football for the Pittsburg State Gorillas.

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Biography

Listed at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) and 220 pounds (100 kg), Moore played at Pittsburg State University as a running back. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He was selected by the Phoenix Cardinals in the fourth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. [1]

Moore played in six National Football League (NFL) seasons, from 1993 to 1998. His best season as a pro came during his rookie season for the Cardinals when he rushed for 1,018 yards and nine touchdowns. He was the winner of the 1992 Harlon Hill Trophy. He later spent time with the New York Jets, St. Louis Rams, and Miami Dolphins.

In 2021, Moore and his family were contestants on Family Feud .

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References

  1. "1993 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.