About Ray Bray
Lived 1917 – 1996 (aged 79). Ray Bray was an American american football player.
Raymond Robert Bray (February 1, 1917 – December 26, 1993) was an American professional football player who was an offensive guard and defensive lineman for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945.
Biography
Ray Bray was born February 1, 1917, in Caspian, Michigan.
His football career began at Western State Normal School (now known as Western Michigan University) where he played football from 1936 to 1938. He was selected in the ninth round of the 1939 NFL draft.
Bray was selected in the 9th round of the 1939 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, who made him the 76th overall selection.
As a player, during the off-season he operated a used car lot on Chicago's side.
Bray died December 26, 1993, in Mesa, Arizona.
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Who was Ray Bray?
American football player (1917-1996)
When was Ray Bray born?
Ray Bray was born on 1 February 1917 in Caspian.
When did Ray Bray die?
Ray Bray died on 26 December 1996 in Mesa.
What was Ray Bray's occupation?
Ray Bray was an american football player.
What nationality was Ray Bray?
Ray Bray was American.
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