Football
Ronnie Lott
Hall of Fame Class of 2000
- 01Hall of Fame Class of 2000
- 02Ten Pro Bowls
The story
Ronnie Lott played cornerback and safety during a 14-year NFL career. He won four Super Bowls with San Francisco and recorded 63 interceptions.
San Francisco drafted Lott eighth overall from USC in 1981. As a rookie, he returned three interceptions for touchdowns and helped the 49ers win Super Bowl XVI. His NFL career also included the Raiders and Jets.
In focus
Versatility in the secondary+
Lott earned ten Pro Bowl invitations across three positions: cornerback, free safety and strong safety. He appeared in 20 playoff games, recording nine postseason interceptions.
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References & photography
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Career reference 1Photo: Tony Dejak/Associated Press (credit associated with last photo of source slideshow)