McBride was born James Ronald McBride on October 12, 1948 in Fulton, Missouri. Ron McBride is a former running back in the National Football League. Ron McBride played for the Green Bay Packers (1967-1969) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (1970-1973). Ron McBride resides in St. Louis, MO with wife Nancy McBride (Nance) and they have four children. Their son Jay McBride, an All-American Tri-Athlete, attended Southern University, and is a Corporate Executive residing in the Washington, DC area. Their daughter, Ronnan McBride, attended Clark Atlanta University and is a Business Owner of Ooh La La Fashion Boutique in Atlanta, GA. Their daughter Amanda McBride studied at Kansas State University. Their daughter, Tiffany McBride, who ended relationship with Heisman Trophy Winner and Pro Bowl Lineman O