Ronnie Lippett
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Ronald Leon Lippett is a former American
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 professional football player who played eight seasons with the New England Patriots
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 of the National Football League
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 from 1983–1988 and 1990-1991. A 5'11", 180 lbs. cornerback
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 from the University of Miami (FL)
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, Lippett was selected by the Patriots in the eight round of the 1983 NFL Draft
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Ronnie was named the "AFC Defensive Player of the Week" as he intercepted Dan Marino twice in the Patriots 34-7 rout of the Miami Dolphins @ Sullivan Stadium on 10-05-86.

Ronnie blocked an extra point attempt by Pat Leahy in the Patriots 23-13 win over the New York Jets @ Sullivan Stadium on 9-18-83.

He recovered a fumble by Paul McDonald that helped set up the final TD in the Patriots 17-16 win over the Cleveland Browns on 10-07-84.

Ronnie returned a pass by Art Schlitcher 13 yards, with 36 seconds left, in the Patriots 16-10 win over the Colts @ Sullivan Stadium on 12-16-84.

He intercepted Joe Ferguson twice in the Patriots 38-10 rout of the Buffalo Bills @ Sullivan Stadium on 11-11-84. He intercepted Dan Marino twice in the Patriots 34-7 rout of Miami @ Sullivan on 10-05-86. He intercepted Dan Marino twice in their 27-24 loss to the Dolphins @ Foxboro Stadium on 09-09-90. Ronnie intercepted Jim Kellly and Frank Reich in the Patriots 23-3 rout of the Buffalo Bills @ Rich Stadium on 10-26-86.

Ronnie intercepted Marc Wilson twice in the Patriots 27-20 AFC Playoff Game victory over the Los Angeles Raiders @ the LA Coliseum on 01-05-86.

Ronnie was awarded the Patriots UNSUNG Hero Award after the 1987 season.

He recovered an onside kick by Dean Biasucci in the Patriots 16-14 win over the Colts on 09-16-90.

Ronnie started in 111 of his 122 regular season games for the New England Patriots and started in 4 Playoff Games.

He currently lives in South Easton, Massachusetts.

Ronnie Lippett hated the Dolphins ever since an incident when he visited a Dolphins training as a university student. Of his 24 career interceptions, 7 of them were Dan Marino
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