Ray Nettles
American gridiron football player (1949–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ray Nettles (August 1, 1949 – September 29, 2009) was a football linebacker at the University of Tennessee who played professional Canadian football from 1972 to 1980. He was a five-time Canadian Football League (FL) All-Star and Hall of Famer.
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Born: | (1949-08-01)August 1, 1949 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
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Died: | September 29, 2009(2009-09-29) (aged 60) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | LB |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
College | Tennessee |
NFL draft | 1972, Round: 6, Pick: 155 |
Drafted by | Miami Dolphins |
Career history | |
As player | |
1972–1976 | BC Lions |
1977 | Toronto Argonauts |
1978 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
1979 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
1980 | Calgary Stampeders |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1972, 1973, 1978[1] |
CFL East All-Star | 1978 |
CFL West All-Star | 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977 |
Awards | 1972 Rookie of the Year[2] 1973 Most Outstanding Lineman |
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