Ralph Ruthstrom

American football player (1921–1962)

American football player
Ralph Ruthstrom
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Position:Running back / Defensive back
Personal information
Born:(1921-07-12)July 12, 1921
Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Died:March 29, 1962(1962-03-29) (aged 40)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:Milby (TX)
College:Southern Methodist
Career history
  • Cleveland/Los Angeles Rams (1945–1946)
  • Washington Redskins (1947)
  • Baltimore Colts (1949)
Career highlights and awards
  • NFL champion (1945)
Player stats at PFR

Ralph David Ruthstrom (July 12, 1921 – March 29, 1962) was an American football running back and defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Cleveland / Los Angeles Rams. Ruthstrom also played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Baltimore Colts. He attended Sam Houston State University and Southern Methodist University.

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Cleveland Rams 1945 NFL champions
Head coach: Adam Walsh
Owner: Dan Reeves


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