Ronald Edward Goovert was born on February 15,1944 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League in 1967.
15 Facts About Ron Goovert
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Ron Goovert played college football for the Michigan State Spartans.
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Ron Goovert played in the Continental Football League for the Charleston Rockets in 1966, and in the Midwest Football League for the Lansing All Stars and Flint Sabres from 1969 to 1972 and 1974.
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Ron Goovert was the head coach of the Sabres for two seasons.
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Ron Goovert joined the Charleston Rockets of the Continental Football League for the 1966 season.
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Ron Goovert next signed with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League on April 4,1967.
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Ron Goovert played in 14 games for the Lions in 1967, including three starts.
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Ron Goovert was released before the start of the 1968 season on September 4,1968.
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Ron Goovert later signed with the Lansing All Stars of the Midwest Football League in September 1969.
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Ron Goovert stayed on with the team through the 1970 season.
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Ron Goovert spent training camp in 1971 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, but returned to the All Stars for the 1971 season.
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Ron Goovert ultimately retired from his playing career during the 1972 season while with Lansing.
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Ron Goovert became the head coach for the Flint Sabres of the MFL for the 1973 season.
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Ron Goovert stepped down as head coach in 1974 and joined the Sabres as a player for the season.
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Ron Goovert became the head coach again for the 1975 season.