Ron Stone (Class of 1989)

Former National Football League player

What is Ron Stone (Class of 1989) known for?

Ron Stone, born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 20, 1971, is a celebrated alum of West Roxbury High School. He emerged into fame as an American professional football player, notably playing in the Guard position. He towered over his competitors, standing at 6ft 5in tall and weighing 325lbs. After high school, Stone went onto play college football for the Boston College Eagles.

He kick-started his professional career when he got selected in the fourth round (96th pick) of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Over the years, he played for several respected NFL teams, including the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Oakland Raiders.

Known for his remarkable prowess on the field, Stone made significant contributions throughout his career. In total, he played 173 games, started in 142, and made 5 fumble recoveries.

His exceptional performance didn't go unnoticed, earning him multiple accolades. He was a two-time Super Bowl champion, bagging the titles in Super Bowl XXVIII and XXX. Also, he was recognized as an All-Pro twice (in 2000 and 2002) and was selected for the Pro Bowl three times (from 2000 to 2002). His early achievements can't be ignored either, as he was honored with the All-Big East in 1992 during his college stint.

Check out his detailed stats here and his Pro Football Reference profile here.