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Jun 17, 2014 · And then there is Ronnie Lott, who famously had his broken pinkie finger amputated in April 1986 to avoid the long recovery time that would have followed reconstructive surgery.
Oct 8, 2021 · Ronnie Lott was a legend for his bone-crushing hits — like the one he laid on Cincinnati Bengals' Ickey Woods in the 1989 Super Bowl — and his knack for chasing down defenders, but his best story will be the one where he he amputated his pinky finger because he loved football and winning so much.
He had the tip of his left pinky finger amputated after the 1985 season when it was crushed while tackling running back Timmy Newsome, and a bone graft surgery would not have allowed him to start the 1986 season.
May 31, 2020 · Unfortunately, the 49ers lost to the Giants 14-3 in the playoff matchup. Two weeks later, doctors removed Lott’s cast. He was shocked and sickened by the sight of his pinky finger. If the 49ers made a deep playoff run or a Super Bowl appearance, this might’ve justified Lott’s decision.
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Ronnie Lott did such a thing during his playing career. The former San Francisco safety chose to amputate part of his pinky finger in order to contribute to his team. Lott was willing to chop off part of a digit rather than miss any playing time.
Jun 3, 2022 · The story of Ronnie Lott, one of the greatest safeties in the history of the NFL, and his decision to amputate his pinkie finger so he wouldn't miss any playing time.
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Jul 31, 2011 · 1986. Aug. 2: In April, doctors looked at the badly damaged finger on Ronnie Lott 's left hand and gave him two choices. They could operate, graft a bone from the wrist, insert a pin and have...
