Dean Unruh
1973 · Round 12 · Pick 292 · T · St. Louis Cardinals
Dean Unruh played T at Oklahoma and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in round 12, pick 292, of the 1973 draft. Note: there is no Wikipedia article on him. Pro Football Reference has no player page for him. This bio covers his draft record plus SoonerStats roster data. SoonerStats lists him on OU's roster for 1970 SO OG, 1971 JR OT, 1972 SR OT. His listed size in 1972 was 6-3, 240 lb. It gives his hometown as Lakewood, CO. Pro Football Archives lists him as a letterman at Oklahoma in 1970, 1971 and 1972. It gives his birth as June 12, 1951 Lakewood, CO. It lists his high school as Lakewood (CO). Its transaction log shows that the St. Louis Cardinals (NFL) signed and released him in 1973; and the Memphis Southmen (WFL) signed and released him in 1974. The Daily Oklahoman wrote on February 1, 1973 (NewsBank page 49): "Wednesday defensive back Dan Ruster was tabbed by New England in the 10th round and tackle Dean Unruh was a 12th round choice of the St. Louis Cardinals."
Sources
https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/13/208798496 | https://soonerstats.com/football/players/details.cfm?playerid=1574 | https://www.profootballarchives.com/players/u/unru00400.html | The Daily Oklahoman, February 1, 1973, NewsBank page 49 (via NewsBank Oklahoman Collection, scanned page)