Ray Hamilton (defensive end)
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PositionsDefensive end, End
BornJanuary 21, 1916
Sheridan, Arkansas, U.S.
Sheridan, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 13, 1995 (aged 79)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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| Positions | Defensive end, End | ||||||||||
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| Born | January 21, 1916 Sheridan, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died | February 13, 1995 (aged 79) | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 212 lb (96 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Sheridan | ||||||||||
| College | Arkansas (1934-1937) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1938: 6th round, 41st overall pick | ||||||||||
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Raymond Hamilton (June 6, 1916 – February 13, 1995) was a standout football and basketball player for the University of Arkansas and a professional football player in the National Football League (NFL), where he played for the Cleveland / Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions.
A member of the Arkansas Razorbacks 1930's All-Decade Team, he lettered in football in 1935, 1936, and 1937. In 1936, Hamilton played both sides of the ball playing a key role in defeating the Texas Longhorns 6–0 to win their first ever Southwest Conference Championship. He also lettered in basketball in 1936, 1937, and 1938.[2][3]