Ron Springs: Dallas Cowboys Running Back Dies at 54

Ron Springs was an American football running back. Born on November 4, 1956, in Williamsburg, Virginia, he played at Ohio State University.

He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1979 and played for them until 1984, then for Tampa Bay in 1985 and 1986. He rushed for 2,519 yards and 28 touchdowns, and in 1983 led NFL running backs in receptions with a franchise-record 73.

He was the father of NFL cornerback Shawn Springs. After cardiac arrest during elbow surgery in 2007 he spent years in a coma and was cared for by his family. Springs died in Dallas on May 12, 2011, at age 54, of a heart attack.

Achievements: Dallas Cowboys running back (1979-1984).

Birth: November 4, 1956 - Williamsburg, Virginia.

Profession: Football player.

Interesting Facts: His son Shawn Springs also played in the NFL.