Ronald Maggi Dinslage was born March 9, 1947, and grew up in Potrero Hill. He attended Saint Teresa's Elementary School and Saint Ignatius College Preparatory, where he played baseball. Ron received a scholarship to the University of San Francisco, where he studied law and continued to play baseball. After graduating he was drafted by the San Francisco Giants, and played one season in the farm system.
After Ron's year with the Giants ended, he pursued a law enforcement career. He started with the Oakland Police Department, moved to the Colma Police Department, and San Francisco Sheriff's Department, until settling in with the San Francisco Police Department, where he worked for 25 years, retiring as an inspector. During his years in law enforcement Ron received numerous awards and commendations for valor, bravery, and serving the people of San Francisco. He was highly esteemed by his fellow officers.
Ron loved sports and cars. When he wasn't watching the Giants or San Francisco 49ers he was working on his automobiles (PotreroView).
