Ronnie Lippett

Ronald Leon Lippett (born December 10, 1960 in Melbourne, Florida), is a former American professional football player who played eight seasons with the New England Patriots of the National Football League from 1983-1988 and 1990-1991. A 5'11", 180 lbs. cornerback from the University of Miami (FL), Lippett was selected by the Patriots in the eight round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Ronnie was named the "AFC Defensive Player of the Week" as he intercepte... more

Ronald Leon Lippett (born December 10, 1960 in Melbourne, Florida), is a former American professional football player who played eight seasons with the New England Patriots of the National Football League from 1983-1988 and 1990-1991. A 5'11", 180 lbs. cornerback from the University of Miami (FL), Lippett was selected by the Patriots in the eight round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Ronnie was named the "AFC Defensive Player of the Week" as he intercepted Dan Marino twice in the Patriots 34-7 rout of the Miami Dolphins @ Sullivan Stadium on 10-05-86. Ronnie blocked an extra point attempt by Pat Leahy in the Patriots 23-13 win over the New York Jets @ Sullivan Stadium on 9-18-83. He recovered a fumble by Paul McDonald that helped set up the final TD in the Patriots 17-16 win over the Cleveland Browns on 10-07-84. Ronnie returned a pass by Art Schlitcher 13 yards, with 36 seconds left, in the Patriots 16-10 win over the Colts @ Sullivan Stadium on 12-16-84. He intercepted Joe Ferguson twice in... less