Ron Burton

Ron Burton
No. 22
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1936-07-25)July 25, 1936
Springfield, Ohio, U.S.
DiedSeptember 13, 2003(2003-09-13) (aged 67)
Framingham, Massachusetts, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolSpringfield (OH)
CollegeNorthwestern
NFL draft1960: 1st round, 9th overall pick
AFL draft1960: 1st round
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career AFL statistics
Rushing yards1,536
Rushing average3.6
Receptions111
Receiving yards1,205
Total touchdowns19
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ronald E. Burton (July 25, 1936 – September 13, 2003) was an American professional football player in the American Football League (AFL) for the Boston Patriots. He was a consensus All-American running back at Northwestern University, and is a member of the Northwestern Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame.