Ron East

Ronald Allan East (born August 26, 1943) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League from 1967 to 1977. He played for Oregon State University and Montana State University in college following his completion of service to the United States Marine Corps.

Early years

East attended Lincoln High School where he practiced football, wrestling and track. He was the State's Javelin champion as a senior.

He accepted a scholarship to play at Oregon State University, but after being considered too small to eventually become a starter, he decided to leave school and enlist in the Marine Forces Reserve. After boot camp, he decided to transfer to Columbia Basin College where as a defensive tackle, he received All-Conference honors and helped his team go undefeated and win the Conference Championship.

In 1966, he moved on to Montana State University, where he helped his team win the Big Sky conference championship and received All-Conference honors. He also was the Big Sky javelin champion.