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Born on May 15, 1958, Ron Simmons is from Perry, Georgia, United States. Ron Simmons is an American football player and professional wrestler. That works out to 68 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Warner Robins High School and Florida State University. Recorded honors include WWE Hall of Fame.
My Take
Ron Simmons fascinates me because he conquered two brutal arenas. A Florida State football man who became the first African American WCW Champion, he turned the discipline and physicality of one sport into dominance in another. Reinvention at the top level is rare; most people who switch fields start over near the bottom. Simmons did not. The WWE Hall of Fame nod feels earned, but what I admire more is the mindset behind a clean second act. I have a real soft spot for performers who change the game they play and still find a way to win it.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ron Simmons
- Name (Japanese)
- ロン・シモンズ
- Reading
- ろん・しもんず
- Born
- May 15, 1958 (age 68)
- Origin
- Perry, Georgia, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- American football player / professional wrestler
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
2. Background
- High school
- Warner Robins High School
- University
- Florida State University
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron%20Simmons
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BA
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q447463
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ron Simmons born?
Ron Simmons was born on May 15, 1958 and is 68 years old.
Where is Ron Simmons from?
Ron Simmons is from Perry, Georgia, United States.
What does Ron Simmons do?
Ron Simmons works as American football player, professional wrestler.
How tall is Ron Simmons?
Ron Simmons is 188 cm tall.
Where did Ron Simmons study?
Ron Simmons attended Florida State University.
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