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In 1950 gained 571 yards on 146 carries. Averaged 3.9 yards per attempt. Scored 2 touchdowns. Averaged 33.5 yards per punt on 6 kicks. Averaged 47.2 yards per punt on 29 kicks in 1949. Attended Ellisville Junior College in Mississippi, but never played collegiate football. Trained in the Bears' farm system. Was an All-State high school ace in home town of Mishawaka, Indiana.
It was a banner year for Ron and his linemates as they powered the Eagles to the number-one rushing ranking. The season got off to a bad start for Heller when he lost his starting job at right tackle, but he didn't sit for long, moving in at left tackle after the second game to replace injured starter Matt Darwin. In the Eagles 31-13 win over the Giants, Ron limited Lawrence Taylor to two tackles and no sacks.
Called one of the finest "T" quarterbacks in the game today. Now playing 5th season for the Browns. Led AAFC in passing from 1946 through 1949. Led in total offense in 1949. Also AAFC lifetime leader in passing and total offense. Won most valuable player award, 1947, 1948. Played left half for Northwestern. All-American, 1943.
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