Coy Ernest Ruple (October 27, 1945 – June 9, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a tackle for two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).[1]
| Born: | October 27, 1945 Conway, Arkansas, U.S. |
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| Died: | June 9, 2024 (aged 78) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Tackle |
| College | Arkansas |
| NFL draft | 1968, round: 2, pick: 36 |
| Drafted by | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1968 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
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Ruple played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks before being selected in the 1968 NFL draft. He played high school football at Conway High School in Conway, Arkansas.[2]
Ruple died on June 9, 2024, at the age of 78.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Ernie Ruple NFL Profile". NFL. Retrieved July 21, 2008.
- ^ "Ernie Ruple databaseFootball Profile". databaseFootball. Archived from the original on February 11, 2007. Retrieved July 21, 2008.
- ^ "Coy "Ernest" Ruple". Legacy.com. June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
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