Middle Linebacker
No. 67
Southeast Louisiana
"The Giants' No. 3 draft choice for 1971, Hornsby stepped into a starting role at middle linebacker as a rookie and had a solid season, one in which he was named to the NFC's All-Rookie team. He continued his fine play in 1972, then was switched to outside linebacker in 1973 when the now-retired Jim Files was moved back to middle linebacker.
The hard-hitting and aggressive Hornsby was back in the middle last year, however, and again proved his ability before going down with an injury halfway through the campaign and yielding the spot to Brian Kelley. Ron had one interception (against the Eagles) and should again be in contention for that MLB spot in '75.
Hornsby earned four letters at Southeast Louisiana and was selected All-Conference three years in succession. He was twice named Defensive MVP in the Conference, was captain his senior year and named to the Kodak All-American team. Ron played in the Senior Bowl, where he was defensive captain of the South team and scored a touchdown in that game on a 46-yard interception return.
Ron was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana but grew up in Greensburg, Louisiana where he did his high school athletics at Greensburg High School. He now resides in Amite, Louisiana during the off-seasons."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
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