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Ricky Patton

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Ricky Patton
No. 33, 30, 42, 32
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1954-04-06) April 6, 1954 (age 72)
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolFlint Southwestern Academy
(Flint, Michigan)
College
NFL draft1978: 10th round, 258th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards885
Rushing average3.4
Rushing touchdowns5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ricky Riccardo Patton (born April 6, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football for one season with the Ferris State Bulldogs before dropping out; he then went on to play three more seasons for the Jackson State Tigers.[3] He started in Super Bowl XVI for the 49ers.[4]

References

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  1. "Ferris State Athletics Saddened By Loss Of Former Football Head Coach Nick Coso". Ferris State Bulldogs. September 10, 2015. Retrieved July 26, 2026.
  2. Jefferson, Sam Jr. (September 21, 2022). "Stellar Legends To Be Inducted Into Jackson State Sports Hall Of Fame". Jackson State University - Official Athletics Website. Jackson State University Athletics. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  3. Shook, Richard L. (January 20, 1982). "Patton and Williams on opposite sides of line this time". UPI. United Press International. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  4. "Ricky Patton Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com". Archived from the original on February 8, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2015.