Houston Robert Ridge, Jr. (July 18, 1944 – October 17, 2015)[1] was a professional American football defensive linemen who played four seasons for the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League. 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]
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Born: | (1944-07-18)July 18, 1944 Madera, California | ||||
Died: | October 17, 2015(2015-10-17) (aged 71) San Diego, California | ||||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
Weight: | 270 lb (122 kg) | ||||
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College: | San Diego State | ||||
Position: | Defensive end / Defensive tackle | ||||
AFL Draft: | 1966 / Round: 13 / Pick: 117 | ||||
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