2018 Inductee

There is no finer representative of Northeastern High School athletics and citizenship than Ron Duncan. Ron excelled on the athletic field due to a strong work ethic and remarkable athleticism, earning nine varsity letters and special recognition in football, basketball, and track. Several of his noteworthy accomplishments included:

• All County Football Defensive Player of the Year – 1983

• All County Football Offensive 1st Team – 1983

• All County Basketball 1st Team – 1984

• 5th Place Finish in 4x100 Relay at State Meet – 1984

After graduating from Northeastern High School in 1984, Ron attended Ball State University, where he earned 4 varsity letters in football, earning both academic and athletic awards. Special recognition at the college level included:

• All American Tight End – 3rd Team – 1987

• Academic All American 1st Team – 1985-1987

• All Mid-American Conference 1st Team – 1986-1987

• Played in 43 of 44 games in college career and started in 33 of those games

• Career Receiving Yards – 1088

After graduating from Ball State University, Ron attended training camp with the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. He went on to earn his medical degree at Indiana University, completing his residency at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Family Medicine. Ron currently resides in Elwood, Indiana where he is a Physician of Family Practice.