Date of Birth: May 8, 1959
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Ronnie Lott, born Ronald Mandel Lott, is an American former football player who played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL). Born on May 8, 1959, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lott is widely considered one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history. He played college football for the University of Southern California (USC), where he was a consensus All-American. Lott was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He played with the 49ers from 1981 to 1990, winning four Super Bowl titles (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV) during his tenure. Known for his hard-hitting style and versatility, Lott also played for the Los Angeles Raiders, New York Jets, and Kansas City Chiefs before retiring in 1995. His career accolades include 10 Pro Bowl selections and being named to the NFL’s 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams. Beyond football, Lott has pursued successful ventures in broadcasting and business, including co-founding the investment firm HRJ Capital.
5 Interesting Facts about Ronnie Lott
1. Ronnie Lott famously had the tip of his pinky finger amputated in 1986 so that he could continue playing without missing games.
2. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.
3. Lott is one of only five players in NFL history to be named to the All-Pro team in three different decades.
4. He is the founder of the Lott IMPACT Trophy, awarded annually to college football’s defensive IMPACT player of the year.
5. Lott has worked as a football analyst for Fox Sports and the NFL Network.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ronnie Lott
1. “If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it.”
2. “I think the thing that made me the happiest was that I was able to be a part of a team that achieved success.”
3. “Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.”
4. “The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.”
5. “The only way to prove you are a good sport is to lose.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Ronnie Lott is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Ronnie Lott has four children with his wife, Karen Lott. Their names are Hailey, Isaiah, Ryan, and Chloe.
Relevant Links
1. [Pro Football Hall of Fame Profile](https://www.profootballhof.com/players/ronnie-lott/
2. [NFL.com Biography](https://www.nfl.com/players/ronnie-lott/
3. [Lott IMPACT Trophy](https://lottimpacttrophy.org/
4. [ESPN Player Profile](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/6459/ronnie-lott
