George Blanda, Oilers & Ron McDole of the Bills
Veteran defensive end Ron McDole stops Miami Dolphins runner Billy Joe in 1966.
The Bills Ron McDole Stops Billy Joe of the Dolphins
Colts Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas (#19) under the rush of Buffalo Bill legends Ron McDole (#72) and Jim Dunaway (#78).
Johnny Unitas throws over Jim Dunaway & Ron McDole
Mike Stratton breaks up the pass as well as Keith Lincoln (#22) in the 1964 AFL Championship game between the Bills & Chargers. Dubbed the "Hit Heard Around the World" the exceptionally vicious hit sent Lincoln to sideline with broken ribs. Also noted are longtime veterans Ron McDole (#72) and Jim Dunaway (#78) of the Bills.
Keith Lincoln, Chargers against Mike Stratton, Ron McDole and Jim Dunaway of the Buffalo Bills
From 1967 action - Dan Archer (#78) keeps Bills tackle Ron McDole (#72) away long enough for Quarterback Daryle Lamonica to get the pass off.
Ron McDole of the Bills and Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica in 1967
Some 1977 NFL gameplay - 17-year veteran Ron McDole, the venerable defensive lineman of the Washington Redskins holds on to Roland Hooks of the Buffalo Bills. The Skins won 10-0.
Redskin Ron McDole grabs a hold of Roland Hooks of the Bills
18-year veteran spent 8 years with the Buffalo Bills.
Ron McDole Buffalo Bills Defensive Tackle 1963 to 1970
Redskins Head Coach George Allen pictured in 1975 with his Defensive Line - Dave Butz (#65), Dennis Johnson (#61), Verlon Biggs (#86), Ron McDole (#79), Dennis Johnson (#77), Manny Sistrunk (#64), Head Coach George Allen and Diron Talbert (#72)
Redskins Head Coach George Allen with his 1975 Defensive Line
One of Pro Football's All-Time legends. A career that spanned for 16 seasons between the AFL and NFL he was a part of 2 of professional football's best defenses. The Bills of the 1960s and the Redskins of the early 1970s.
Buffalo Bills Ron McDole on the Sidelines
Giants quarterback Craig Morton desperately tries to get off a pass with Washington Redskins defensive lineman Ron McDole wrapped about his ankles. Teammate Dirion Talbert aids in the take-down.
Ron McDole and Dirion Talbert Sack Craig Morton
Before joining the Vikings as free agent in 1962 Mick Tingelhoff was a 3-time letterman for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. While there he was a teammate Ron McDole and Pat Fischer who would also have long distinguished NFL careers. McDole, #78 is pictured at the far left while Tingelhoff, #55, is on the far right.
1959 Nebraska Cornhuskers #78 Ron McDole and #55 Mick Tinglehoff
Hall of Fame Quarterback Joe Namath under heavy pressure from the Bills Ron McDole.
Ron McDole Rushing Joe Namath
While at Washington he was a starter on one of best defenses in NFL history. Here is strips the ball from Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach.
Ron McDole Strips the Ball from Roger Staubach
One of the 2 touchdowns he scored during his 18-year career in professional football. This, an 18-yard interception return, came in 1971 against the Houston Oilers. He's surrounded by Redskins linebackers Chris Hanburger (#55), Jack Pardee (#32), Myron Pottios (#66) and Jack Pardee (#32) in the endzone. Oilers Receiver Ken Burrough (#00) looks on.
Ron McDole Scores against Houston | 1971
While official stats do not exist for blocked kicks is is commonly agreed that he was among the NFL's top kick blockers. Here he blocks a kick against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Ron McDole blocks Kick against Eagles
As a Bill he was part of one of football's most dominant defenses unit ever. Here he blocks a kick against the Boston Patriots.
Ron McDole Blocks Kick | Buffalo Bills
Ron McDole | Buffalo Bills
Ron McDole | Washington Redskins 1971-1978
Drafted by both the NFL's St. Louis Cardinals and AFL's Denver Broncos he signed with the Cardinals.
Rookie Ron McDole | 1961 St. Louis Cardinals
Before being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1961 he had a very successful career at Nebraska. Chosen as one of the team Captains he is pictured here with fellow Huskers teammates Pat Fischer (#40) and Don Fricke (far right) as well as Head Coach Bill Jennings. Fischer went on to have a long and established NFL career himself with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Pat Fischer and Ron McDole as Nebraska team Captains
Played 8 years with the Buffalo Bills of the old AFL where he was a member of one the best defenses in professional football history. Here he is in pursuit of legendary Chargers runner Paul Lowe (#23)
Ron McDole of the Bills Tackles Paul Lowe of the Chargers
From later in his career - bringing the rush as the ball slips from the grasp of Falcons quarterback Scott Hunter's hands.
Ron Mcdole Redskins and Scott Hunter Falcons
3 major reasons for the Washington Redskins defensive success of the 1970s decade - defensive lineman Dave Butz (#65) and Ron McDole (#79) along with linebacker Brad Dusek (#59).
Redskins Defense - Dave Butz, Ron McDole and Brad Dusek
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