Ron Crews

Ronald Edwards Crews (October 9, 1956 – October 23, 2003) was a former American football nose tackle in the National Football League (NFL).

Early life
Crews was born on October 9, 1956, in Springfield, Illinois. He attended Columbia High School.

College career
Crews played for one year at Notre Dame and three years at UNLV. At UNLV, Crews recorded one touchdown in the 1978 season.

Professional career
Crews was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 4th round with the 99th pick in the 1980 NFL Draft. Crews only played in the 1980 season, where he played in all 16 games. He was released after the year.

Personal life and death
After his NFL career, Crews became a firefighter for Las Vegas Fire and Rescue where he served for 17 years. On October 21, 2003, Crews died due to cancer.