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Houston Ridge

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Houston Ridge
Profile
PositionDefensive end / Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1944-07-18)July 18, 1944
Madera, California, U.S.
DiedOctober 17, 2015(2015-10-17) (aged 71)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
CollegeSan Diego State
AFL draft1966: 13th round, 117th overall pick
Career history
Career statistics
Games played44
Games started31
Fumble recoveries1
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Houston Robert Ridge Jr. (July 18, 1944 – October 17, 2015)[1] was an American professional football defensive lineman who played four seasons for the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL). He achieved notoriety for filing a class-action lawsuit against the team in 1969 after suffering career-ending injuries that he claimed were caused by steroids and amphetamines issued to players. Ridge ultimately reached a $250,000 settlement with the Chargers.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Houston Robert Ridge, Jr Obituary". Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  2. ^ "Football's first steroids team: the 1963 San Diego Chargers".