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Ralph DeLoach, 65, American football player (New York Jets).
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|Ralph Alan DeLoach (January 13, 1957 – April 21, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played one game for the New York Jets in 1981. He played college football for the California Golden Bears, and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 1979 NFL draft.
Early life
DeLoach was born in Sacramento, California, on January 13, 1957. He attended Sacramento High School in his hometown. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of California, Berkeley; Robert Rozier was his roommate from 1977 to 1978. He was also teammates with Rozier on the California Golden Bears, along with Paul Jones, George Freitas, and Jim Breech.
As a junior DeLoach earned First-team All-Pacific-8 and All-West coast honors. He was subsequently named co-captain in 1978. During his senior year, he tied for the team lead with six quarterback sacks and twelve tackles for losses. DeLoach was honored as the Bears' most valuable defensive lineman in 1977–1979, having earlier been named its most improved lineman in 1976. He was given the award for outstanding senior from Northern California in 1978.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
DeLoach was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (109th overall selection) of the 1979 NFL draft. He was waived on August 21 without having played a game for the franchise.
New York Jets
The New York Jets first signed DeLoach as a free agent on May 7, 1980. On September 1, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a sprained ankle. He was waived by the franchise on August 31, 1981. He re-signed 58 days later providing depth on the defensive line.
DeLoach made his NFL debut with the Jets on November 8, 1981, at the age of 24, in a 41–14 win over the Baltimore Colts. It was the only NFL game he played in. Less than a week later, he was cut to make room to activate running back Freeman McNeil.
Green Bay Packers
On April 16, 1982, DeLoach was signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers. He was released before the start of the season.
Later life
After retiring from professional football, DeLoach worked as a probation officer. He died on April 21, 2022, at the age of 65.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.How many days after being waived by the New York Jets in 1981 did Ralph Alan DeLoach re-sign with the team?
- A.31 days
- B.45 days
- C.60 days
- D.58 dayscorrect
Ralph Alan DeLoach was waived on August 31, 1981, and re-signed 58 days later.
Source: New York Jets section
2.What was the overall draft selection number for Ralph Alan DeLoach in 1979?
- A.112th
- B.100th
- C.121st
- D.109thcorrect
Ralph Alan DeLoach was the 109th overall selection in the 1979 NFL draft.
Source: Dallas Cowboys section
3.When was Ralph Alan DeLoach first signed by the New York Jets as a free agent?
- A.August 21, 1979
- B.January 13, 1981
- C.April 16, 1982
- D.May 7, 1980correct
The New York Jets first signed Ralph Alan DeLoach as a free agent on May 7, 1980.
Source: New York Jets section
4.What honors did Ralph Alan DeLoach earn as a junior in college?
- A.Most improved player of the year
- B.All-conference defensive captain
- C.First-team All-Pacific-8 and All-West coastcorrect
- D.Second-team All-American
As a junior, Ralph Alan DeLoach earned First-team All-Pacific-8 and All-West coast honors.
Source: Early life section
5.In what city was Ralph Alan DeLoach born?
- A.Sacramentocorrect
- B.Los Angeles
- C.Berkeley
- D.San Francisco
Ralph Alan DeLoach was born in Sacramento, California, on January 13, 1957.
Source: Early life section
6.Which university did Ralph Alan DeLoach attend for college football?
- A.University of Southern California
- B.University of California, Los Angeles
- C.Stanford University
- D.University of California, Berkeleycorrect
Ralph Alan DeLoach accepted a football scholarship from the University of California, Berkeley.
Source: Early life section
7.Which NFL team drafted Ralph Alan DeLoach in the fourth round of the 1979 draft?
- A.Dallas Cowboyscorrect
- B.Green Bay Packers
- C.New York Jets
- D.Baltimore Colts
Ralph Alan DeLoach was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 1979 NFL draft.
Source: Dallas Cowboys section
8.On what date did Ralph Alan DeLoach pass away?
- A.November 8, 1981
- B.August 31, 1981
- C.January 13, 1957
- D.April 21, 2022correct
Ralph Alan DeLoach died on April 21, 2022, at the age of 65.
Source: Later life section
9.Who was Ralph Alan DeLoach's roommate at the University of California, Berkeley from 1977 to 1978?
- A.Robert Roziercorrect
- B.Paul Jones
- C.Jim Breech
- D.George Freitas
Robert Rozier was the roommate of Ralph Alan DeLoach from 1977 to 1978.
Source: Early life section
10.What award was given to Ralph Alan DeLoach in 1978 as a college player?
- A.Team captain
- B.Most valuable defensive lineman
- C.Outstanding senior from Northern Californiacorrect
- D.Most improved lineman
Ralph Alan DeLoach was given the award for outstanding senior from Northern California in 1978.
Source: Early life section
11.How many NFL games did Ralph Alan DeLoach play in during his professional career?
- A.Two
- B.Five
- C.Ten
- D.Onecorrect
Ralph Alan DeLoach played one game for the New York Jets in 1981.
Source: New York Jets section
12.In what year was Ralph Alan DeLoach named co-captain of his college football team?
- A.1977
- B.1979
- C.1978correct
- D.1976
Ralph Alan DeLoach was named co-captain of the California Golden Bears in 1978.
Source: Early life section
13.Which running back was activated, leading to Ralph Alan DeLoach being cut by the New York Jets?
- A.Freeman McNeilcorrect
- B.George Freitas
- C.Robert Rozier
- D.Jim Breech
Less than a week after his debut, Ralph Alan DeLoach was cut to make room to activate running back Freeman McNeil.
Source: New York Jets section
14.What profession did Ralph Alan DeLoach hold after retiring from professional football?
- A.Teacher
- B.Probation officercorrect
- C.Football coach
- D.Real estate agent
After retiring from professional football, Ralph Alan DeLoach worked as a probation officer.
Source: Later life section
15.Against which team did Ralph Alan DeLoach play his only NFL game?
- A.Green Bay Packers
- B.Baltimore Coltscorrect
- C.Dallas Cowboys
- D.California Golden Bears
Ralph Alan DeLoach made his NFL debut on November 8, 1981, in a 41–14 win over the Baltimore Colts.
Source: New York Jets section
16.What stat did Ralph Alan DeLoach record during his senior year of college?
- A.Twelve quarterback sacks
- B.Ten tackles for losses
- C.Four interceptions
- D.Six quarterback sackscorrect
During his senior year, Ralph Alan DeLoach tied for the team lead with six quarterback sacks and twelve tackles for losses.
Source: Early life section
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