Ron Mix (1997) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

Ron Mix

Induction:
1997

One of USC's great offensive tackles, Ron Mix earned All-American first team honors in 1959. He lettered for 3 seasons (1957-59) and captained the 1959 Trojans. He was known as one of the strongest and smartest offensive linemen of his time. A first round pro draft pick, he then starred professionally for 11 years, mostly with the Chargers (1960-69), then with the Raiders (1971). He was a member of the Chargers' 1963 AFL championship squad. In 1979, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, one of the first AFL players so honored. He was inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1980. After his playing career, he became a lawyer.