CARDS: Pro Set 1989, Action Packed 1991, Skybox Impact 1992
ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home
SENT: 2/14 RECEIVED: 3/7 (21 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

• Ronnie Lippett was a 3 year starter at the University of Miami at DB from 1979-’81.
• Recorded 3 interceptions and 49 tackles in his Senior year, and 10 overall for this career.
• Drafted by the New England Patriots in 1982 during the 8th round, Lippett ended up being a steal for the team.
• Although standing at 5’11”, 180, he almost immediately stepped into the starting lineup replacing Mike Haynes (who departed for LA).
• Over his career Lippett intercepted 24 passes- with 7 of them coming at the hands of Dan Marino.
• Best season came in 1986 when Lippett had 8 picks for 76 yards.
• Despite suffering near career ending injuries, Lippett played through the 1991 season, appearing in 121 contests.
• After retiring worked with families counselling kids to stay off drugs and owned a series of quick oil change shops.

ACCOLADES:

• University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
• AFC Defensive Player of the Week 1986
• New England Patriots All 1980s Team

NOTES:

A venerable DB, Ronnie Lippett was a solid DB in Tecmo Superbowl. Lippett has received some attention for his litigation against the Patriots and the NFL for workman’s compensation, delayed payments and benefit issues.