Coy Ernest Ruple (born October 27, 1945 in
Conway,
Arkansas) is a former
American football tackle who played two seasons in the
National Football League (NFL) for the
Pittsburgh Steelers
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.
Ruple played
college football
College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States.
Unlike most ...
at the
University of Arkansas before being drafted into the NFL Draft in
1968
The year was highlighted by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide.
Events January–February
* January 5 – "Prague Spring": Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia.
* Januar ...
. He played
high school football at Conway High School in
Conway,
Arkansas.
References
1945 births
Living people
People from Conway, Arkansas
American football offensive linemen
Arkansas Razorbacks football players
Pittsburgh Steelers players
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