Ernie Ruple

Coy Ernest Ruple (October 27, 1945 – June 9, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a tackle for two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).^[1]

Ernie Ruple

Profile
Position	Tackle
Personal information
Born	(1945-10-27)October 27, 1945 Conway, Arkansas, U.S.
Died	June 9, 2024(2024-06-09) (aged 78)
Career information
College	Arkansas
NFL draft	1968: 2nd round, 36th overall pick
Career history
1968	Pittsburgh Steelers
Awards and highlights
First-team All-SWC (1967)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ruple played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks before being selected in the 1968 NFL draft. He played high school football at Conway High School in Conway, Arkansas.^[2]

Ruple died on June 9, 2024, at the age of 78.^[3]