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| '''Ronald Torbert''' is |
'''Ronald Torbert''' is an American professional ] ] in the ] (NFL). He has been an official since the ]. He wears uniform number 62. | ||
| == Early life == | |||
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| Torbert graduated from ]<ref>2014 NFL Record & Fact Book</ref> and attended ] earning a ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shea |first=Bill |date=March 15, 2019 |title=How this Barton Malow executive balances work with 2nd life as an NFL referee |url=https://www.crainsdetroit.com/people/how-barton-malow-executive-balances-work-2nd-life-nfl-referee |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=Crain's Detroit Business}}</ref> He graduated from South High School in Youngstown, Ohio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wkbn.com/sports/nfl-referee-from-youngstown-visits-old-high-school|title=Ron visits old high school|date=May 10, 2024|website=WKBN}}</ref> | |||
| == Career == | |||
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| ⚫ | Torbert began his NFL officiating career in 2010 as a side judge before becoming a referee in the ] after ] and ] announced they were retiring. Torbert is one of eight African-American referees in NFL history, after ], ], ], and ]; he preceded ], ], and ]. | ||
| ⚫ | Torbert was the alternate referee for ]. He is also featured in the NFL 100 year anniversary video which aired during that Super Bowl. | ||
| On January 25, 2022, the NFL named him as the referee for ].<ref>https://twitter.com/AndrewSiciliano/status/1486039924289593348 {{Bare URL inline|date=January 2022}}</ref><ref>https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/01/25/ron-torbert-named-super-bowl-lvi-referee/</ref> | |||
| On January 25, 2022, Torbert was named the referee for ].<ref>{{cite tweet |last=Siciliano |first=Andrew |author-link=Andrew Siciliano |user=AndrewSiciliano |number=1486039924289593348 |date=January 25, 2022 |title=NFL announces Ron Torbert will be the referee for Super Bowl LVI |language=en |access-date=February 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129073946/https://twitter.com/andrewsiciliano/status/1486039924289593348 |archive-date=January 29, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=January 25, 2022 |title=Ron Torbert named Super Bowl LVI referee |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ron-torbert-named-super-bowl-lvi-referee |access-date=February 17, 2024 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> On January 21, 2025, he was named the referee for ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zucker |first=Joseph |date=January 21, 2025 |title=NFL Super Bowl 59 Referee Crew Announced Featuring Ron Torbert, Mike Morton |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10151689-nfl-super-bowl-59-referee-crew-announced-featuring-ron-torbert-mike-morton |access-date=2025-01-22 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| Outside of his NFL officiating job, Torbert is an attorney, as is his fellow referee ]. | |||
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=== 2024 crew === | ||
| * R: '''Ron Torbert''' | |||
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* U: Barry Anderson | ||
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* DJ: Frank LeBlanc | ||
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* LJ: ] | ||
| * LJ: Mark Steinkerchner | |||
| * FJ: Ryan Dickson | * FJ: Ryan Dickson | ||
| * SJ: Keith Washington | * SJ: ] | ||
| * BJ: Tony Josselyn | * BJ: Tony Josselyn | ||
| * RO: |
* RO: Mike Chase | ||
| * RA: |
* RA: Jamie Alfieri-Tuss | ||
| Source:<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-05-28 |title=Officiating crews for the 2024 season |url=https://www.footballzebras.com/2024/05/officiating-crews-for-the-2024-season/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Football Zebras |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
| == Personal life == | |||
| Outside of his NFL officiating job, Torbert is an attorney.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Childs |date=2022-02-10 |title=Hanover resident Ron Torbert to referee Super Bowl 56 in ‘highlight’ of 33-year officiating career |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2022/02/10/hanover-resident-ron-torbert-to-referee-super-bowl-56-in-highlight-of-33-year-officiating-career/ |access-date=2024-02-17 |website=Baltimore Sun |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
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American football official
| Ronald Torbert | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Torbert in January 2021 | |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Michigan State University Harvard Law School (JD) |
| Occupation | NFL official (2010–present) |
Ronald Torbert is an American professional football official in the National Football League (NFL). He has been an official since the 2010 NFL season. He wears uniform number 62.
Early life
Torbert graduated from Michigan State University and attended Harvard Law School earning a Juris doctor. He graduated from South High School in Youngstown, Ohio.
Career
Torbert began his NFL officiating career in 2010 as a side judge before becoming a referee in the 2014 NFL season after Scott Green and Ron Winter announced they were retiring. Torbert is one of eight African-American referees in NFL history, after Johnny Grier, Mike Carey, Jerome Boger, and Don Carey; he preceded Shawn Smith, Adrian Hill, and Tra Blake.
Torbert was the alternate referee for Super Bowl LIII. He is also featured in the NFL 100 year anniversary video which aired during that Super Bowl.
On January 25, 2022, Torbert was named the referee for Super Bowl LVI. On January 21, 2025, he was named the referee for Super Bowl LIX.
2024 crew
- R: Ron Torbert
- U: Barry Anderson
- DJ: Frank LeBlanc
- LJ: Brian Bolinger
- FJ: Ryan Dickson
- SJ: Keith Washington
- BJ: Tony Josselyn
- RO: Mike Chase
- RA: Jamie Alfieri-Tuss
Source:
Personal life
Outside of his NFL officiating job, Torbert is an attorney.
References
- 2014 NFL Record & Fact Book
- Shea, Bill (March 15, 2019). "How this Barton Malow executive balances work with 2nd life as an NFL referee". Crain's Detroit Business. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- "Ron visits old high school". WKBN. May 10, 2024.
- Siciliano, Andrew (January 25, 2022). "NFL announces Ron Torbert will be the referee for Super Bowl LVI" (Tweet). Archived from the original on January 29, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022 – via Twitter.
- Alper, Josh (January 25, 2022). "Ron Torbert named Super Bowl LVI referee". NBC Sports. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- Zucker, Joseph (January 21, 2025). "NFL Super Bowl 59 Referee Crew Announced Featuring Ron Torbert, Mike Morton". Bleacher Report. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- "Officiating crews for the 2024 season". Football Zebras. May 28, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- Walker, Childs (February 10, 2022). "Hanover resident Ron Torbert to referee Super Bowl 56 in 'highlight' of 33-year officiating career". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
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