Ron Gardin (born September 25, 1944), Connecticut All State high school football player under legendary Ansonia coach Charles J."Boots" Jarvis, Ansonia High School (Class of 1962), is a former NFL professional American Football defensive back and kick returner. He played in Super Bowl V for the Baltimore Colts. He played college football at the University of Arizona.

After his NFL career ended, he worked as a Recreational Coordinator for the Marty Birdman Recreation Center in the Tucson Parks and Recreation Department. He is a past president of the NFL's Retired Players Association.