Ron Kramer
Tight end for the Detroit Lions from 1965 to 1967.
Ron Kramer was an American professional football player who played as an end and tight end in the NFL, primarily for the Green Bay Packers, and also played three seasons for the Detroit Lions from 1965 to 1967.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Tight end
- Primary unit
- Offense
Lore & Background
Kramer played three seasons for the Lions at the tight end position from 1965 to 1967. He appeared in 39 games for the Lions, 13 as a starter. In his first two seasons with the Lions (1965 and 1966), Kramer caught 55 passes for 638 yards and a touchdown. During the 1967 season, Kramer was slowed by injuries and caught only four passes for 40 yards in 11 games.
Reader's Guide
Kramer played tight end for the Lions, not running back. His primary unit was the offensive backfield only in the sense that tight end is part of the offense, but the source identifies him specifically as a tight end.
Did You Know?
- Kramer was a three-sport athlete at Michigan, winning nine varsity letters in football, basketball, and track.
- He was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 1957 NBA draft but chose to play professional football.
- Kramer's jersey number 87 was not retired by Michigan after his senior year.
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