OnTheRocks Posted January 18, 2006 Author Posted January 18, 2006 sorry...didn't realize that link needed a password. Ex-L.A. Rams receiver Jessie dies of heart attack From staff, news-service reports Ron Jessie, a former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver, died Friday of a heart attack, his son, Ron, said Sunday. Jessie, 57, played in the NFL for 11 seasons. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the eighth round in 1971 but was traded to the Detroit Lions before the start of the season. He signed with the Rams as a free agent in 1975, replacing veteran Jack Snow in the starting lineup. Snow died last Monday. Jessie played five seasons for the Rams and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl in 1976. He played two seasons for the Buffalo Bills, retiring after the 1981 season. Jessie ranks seventh on the Rams' postseason list with 314 yards on 20 catches in six games. Jessie also was the NCAA indoor long jump champion in 1969 while attending the University of Kansas. Jessie is survived by his wife, Sharon; and two sons, Ron, 33, and Brandon, 31. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Harbor Lawn-Mount Olive Memorial Park in Costa Mesa.
GG Posted January 18, 2006 Posted January 18, 2006 He signed with the Rams as a free agent in 1975, replacing veteran Jack Snow in the starting lineup. Snow died last Monday. 572154[/snapback] Queue the Twilight Zone music.
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