Marcus Allen calls him a “kamikaze.” Eddie DeBartolo uses the words “mad man.”
They can only be talking about San Francisco 49ers legend Ronnie Lott, the Hall of Fame defensive back who was known for his bone-crunching hits and intense, win-at-all-costs attitude.
He’s the subject of a fascinating new hourlong program, “A Football Life: Ronnie Lott,” premiering tonight, Nov. 1, on the NFL Network (7 p.m. PT; 10 p.m. ET).
Narrated by Lott’s daughter, Hailey, and produced by NFL Films, the documentary delves into Lott’s storied career and catches up with him and his family today.