About Ray Ratkowski
Born 1939. Ray Ratkowski is an American american football player.
Raymond James Ratkowski (born November 10, 1939) was an American professional football halfback. He played football at the University of Notre Dame. He was selected in the 20th round of the 1961 NFL draft and played for the Boston Patriots of the American Football League (AFL) during the 1961 AFL season.
Ratkowski later served in the Marine Corps and worked for the FBI. Upon retirement to Cape Cod he developed an interest in expressionist painting. He died on April 30, 2012. Ray was an all-city running back at St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn.
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player of American football
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Ray Ratkowski was born on 10 November 1939 in New York City.
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Ray Ratkowski is an american football player.
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