Ray Novotny
American football player and coach (1907–1995)
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Raymond John Novotny Sr. (October 12, 1907 – May 30, 1995) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally with the Portsmouth Spartans, Cleveland Indians and Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League (NFL). Prior to playing in the NFL, Novotny played college football at Ashland University. While at Ashland, he earned All-American honors in 1929. In 1934, he returned to Ashland to serve as the school's football coach. He also served as the baseball coach for the 1935 season.
PositionsFullback, halfback, quarterback
BornOctober 12, 1907
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMay 30, 1995 (aged 87)
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Novotny at Kent State, 1937 | |
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| Positions | Fullback, halfback, quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 12, 1907 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | May 30, 1995 (aged 87) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | West Tech (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| College | Ashland |
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His grandson is Maryland politician Reid Novotny.[1][2]