Ron Simmons’ Fellow 1979 College Football Consensus All-American DL Who Became A Wrestler

ECW Trivia

In 1979, Ron Simmons was named one of five defensive linemen (DL) as a college football Consensus All-American. From the four remaining defensive linemen award winners, which one also later became a professional wrestler?

Answer:

Steve McMichael who also played for the Chicago Bears before becoming a professional wrestler. According to his pro wrestling match history, however, Ron and Steve never appeared in the ring together at the same time in any promotion. The other three DL award winners in 1979 were NFL players Bruce Clark, Hugh Green, and Jim Stuckey.

Resources:

https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/all-america-1970-1979.html#1979

Steve McMichael’s match history: https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1509&page=4

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