Ronnie Lippett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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American football player
Date of Birth: 10-Dec-1960
Place of Birth: Melbourne, Florida, United States
Profession: American football player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Ronnie Lippett
- Ronald Leon Lippett (born December 10, 1960) is a former American professional football player who played eight seasons with the New England Patriots of the National Football League from 1983–1991.
- A 5'11", 180 lbs.
- cornerback from the University of Miami (FL), Lippett was selected by the Patriots in the eighth round of the 1983 NFL Draft.
- 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 Kelly 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. Ronnie attended Sebring High School in Sebring, FL.
- 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 passes.
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