Ray Ratkowski
American football player (born 1939)
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Raymond James Ratkowski[1] (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.[2]
PositionHalfback
BornNovember 10, 1939
New York, New York, U.S.
New York, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
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| Position | Halfback | ||||
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| Born | November 10, 1939 New York, New York, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||
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| High school | St. Francis (Queens, New York) | ||||
| College | Notre Dame (1957-1960) | ||||
| NFL draft | 1961: 20th round, 278th overall pick | ||||
| AFL draft | 1961: 17th round, 130th overall pick | ||||
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Ratkowski later served in the Marine Corps and worked for the FBI.[3] Upon retirement to Cape Cod he developed an interest in expressionist painting.[3] He died on April 30, 2012.[3] Ray was an all-city running back at St. Francis Prep in Brooklyn.