Hall of Fame
Position: Linebacker
Years: 1992-1995
Place of Birth: Ft. Rucker, AL
Date of Birth: Sep 20, 1973
Jersey Number: 44
Height: 6-0
Weight: 246
The only defensive player to ever win the Harlon Hill Trophy in the 22 years of the award, Ronald McKinnon led the University of North Alabama to three straight Division II National Championships during his record- breaking career. A three-time consensus First Team All-America, McKinnon was a four-time First Team All-Gulf South Conference pick and led the Lions to three consecutive GSC championships. Named the conference's Player of the Quarter Century (1971-95), the Elba, Alabama, native led UNA to four straight Division II playoff appearances. He also holds school records for career tackles (621) and season tackles (175). McKinnon played ten seasons in the NFL, nine as a starter for the Arizona Cardinals, and finished his career with the New Orleans Saints. He was heavily involved in community service activities with the Cardinals and conducted numerous free youth football clinics in Arizona and Alabama while in the league. A member of the Division II Team of the Quarter Century, McKinnon owns several small businesses and resides in Bessemer, Ala.
