Ron Reeves (born March 4, 1960) is a former

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who played two seasons in the

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with the

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and

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. He was drafted by the

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in the tenth round of the

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. He played

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and attended Monterey High School in

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. Reeves was also a member of the

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and

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of the

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Early years

Reeves played

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for the Monterey High School Plainsmen, starting three years on the team. He was a

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his sophomore year, leading the team in tackles. He converted to quarterback his junior season. Reeves was City player of the year and a 2nd team All-State selection in 1977. He was also quarterback in both the THSCA All-Star Game and the Oil Bowl. He also played baseball for the Plainsmen. Reeves was a pitcher on the Monterey Baseball Team and was named City Player of the year. He was also an All-State selection on the 1978 team that became State Championship Runners-up. He played in the THSBCA All-Star game and recorded the highest winning percentage of all time at Monterey with a 30-3 record, or 90.99%. Reeves was inducted into the

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Athletic Hall of Honor in 2013. Reeves was drafted to play baseball for the

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with the 778th pick in the

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but instead chose to accept an athletic scholarship to play football at Texas Tech University.

College career

Reeves was a four-year stater for the

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from 1978 to 1981. He was named the SWC Newcomer of the Year his freshman year and was also 2nd team All-Conference quarterback, an honor he garnered again in 1980. In 1981, Reeves received the SWC Sportsmanship Award and the

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Courage Award. He set Texas Tech career records in yards, touchdowns and completions. He compiled 4,688 yards and 31 touchdowns on 352 passing attempts during his college career. He was inducted into the Texas Tech Athletic Hall of Honor in 2007.

Professional career

Houston Oilers

Reeves was selected by the Houston Oilers with the 261st pick of the 1982 NFL Draft. He was released by the Oilers after the second game of the 1982 season.

Calgary Stampeders

Reeves signed with the Calgary Stampeders for the 1983 season. He was released by the Stampeders before the start of the season.

Montreal Concordes

Reeves was signed by the Montreal Concordes in June 1983. He entered the first game of the season in relief of

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and started the next game. He helped the Concordes win their first game of the season on July 16, recording four passing touchdowns in a come from behind victory over the

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. He was released by the Concordes in September 1983 after quarterback Johnny Evans, who was injured before the season began, returned.

Denver Gold

Reeves played for the Denver Gold in 1984.

Chicago Blitz

Reeves played for the Chicago Blitz in 1984.

New Jersey Generals

Reeves played for the New Jersey Generals in 1985.

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Reeves, Ron Living people 1960 births Players of American football from Texas American football quarterbacks Canadian football quarterbacks American players of Canadian football Texas Tech Red Raiders football players Montreal Concordes players Denver Gold players Chicago Blitz players New Jersey Generals players Sportspeople from Lubbock, Texas