Ralph Goldston
Player of American and Canadian football
About Ralph Goldston
Lived 1929 – 2011 (aged 82). Ralph Goldston was an American american football player and canadian football player.
Ralph Peter Goldston (February 25, 1929 – July 9, 2011) was a running back and defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) who played nine seasons for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He helped the Tiger-Cats to two Grey Cup wins in 1957 and 1963. He was a 4 time all-star with the Ti-Cats, intercepting 32 passes and returning them for 416 yards. Goldston finished his career with the Montreal Alouettes in 1965. He was selected in the 1952 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles and he played four seasons for the Eagles. After retiring as an active player, Goldston spent 30 years as a college coach (Harvard and Colorado) and finally a scout for the Seattle Seahawks.
Goldston died on July 9, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ralph Goldston?
Player of American and Canadian football (1929-2011)
When was Ralph Goldston born?
Ralph Goldston was born on 25 February 1929 in Campbell.
When did Ralph Goldston die?
Ralph Goldston died on 9 July 2011 in Columbus.
What was Ralph Goldston's occupation?
Ralph Goldston was an american football player and canadian football player.
What nationality was Ralph Goldston?
Ralph Goldston was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Goldston. https://biography.guide/ralph-goldston/
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