49ers Clubhouse - Ronnie Lott

Ronnie Lott has been a defensive star from the moment he joined the 49ers in 1981, his dedication and fierce, all-out style of play have inspired the teammates.
As a rookie, Lott started all 16 games, earned All-Pro honors and played in his first Pro Bowl.
A four times Super Bowl champion, Lott played in 10 Pro Bowl. He ranks fifth om the NFL all time interception list with 63, leading the league in 1986 (10) and 1991 (8), whileregistering over 1,000 tackles throughout his illustrious 14-year career.
Following the 1994 campaign, the future Hall-of-Famer re-signed with the 49ers where he announced his retirement.
Leaders like Ronnie Lott bring out the best in those around them, and in his 15 years in the NFL he made football players into winners.
Pride has always been the ultimate motivator for Ronnie Lott, On the field, nothing is more insulting to the former 49er safety than getting beat on a long pass. ìTo embarass him is to infuriate him. But the challenge of stopping the best receivers in football week after week is what makes Lott tick. He loves the competition. Lott is everything you want in a football player. He is a hard hitting team player who disregards individual awards in favor of collective success.
In a memorable NFL career Ronnie Lott led by exemple, was always known as a fierce competitor. He earned himself a reputation as one of the hardest hitting defensive backs in NFL history. He also earned the respect of those who played against him and with him, as well as the fans around the country.
Lott was the heart and soul of the 49ers. On the field, he was constantly screaming to his teammates to play better and do more. Off the field he was just as vocal, a leader in the club house and a man willing to help younger players who were struggling.
"What makes football a thrill for me is that I meet such great people. When people stop me on the street and tell me they enjoy the 49ers, that gives me a big thrill. It's exciting to know that people enjoy watching us play and really care how we do. I know that these people are counting on us to perform our best. The only thing that I can promise them is we're going to play our butts off".
Away from football Ronnie Lott is very different from the football fighter, he is a soft-spoken man who has given time and money to charities.
A very special player, a very special man.