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Ray Reckmack

1914 – 1982

American football player

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About Ray Reckmack

Lived 1914 – 1982 (aged 67). Ray Reckmack was an American american football player.

Raymond Vincent Reckmack (August 26, 1914 – April 28, 1982) was an American football player.

Reckmack was born in 1914 in Cheshire, Connecticut. He attended the Roxbury School where he was an all-around athlete.

He enrolled at Syracuse University in 1933 and played college football as a halfback and fullback for Syracuse from 1934 to 1936. While playing for Syracuse, he was known as "one of the finest forward passers in the country" and "an excellent blocking back." He played one game at the end position for the Dodgers before being placed on waivers. He was then claimed by the Detroit Lions in October 1937. He appeared in one game for the Lions as a blocking back.

He also played at the fullback and halfback positions for the Danbury Trojans of the American Association from 1937 to 1939. He appeared in 12 games for the Trojans.

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Syracuse University
Also known as
Raymond Vincent Reckmack, Raymond Reckmack

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ray Reckmack?

American football player

When was Ray Reckmack born?

Ray Reckmack was born on 26 August 1914 in Cheshire.

When did Ray Reckmack die?

Ray Reckmack died on 1 May 1982 in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

What was Ray Reckmack's occupation?

Ray Reckmack was an american football player.

What nationality was Ray Reckmack?

Ray Reckmack was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ray Reckmack

· Wikidata: Q98756149

· DBpedia: Ray Reckmack

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