Russ Lay
American football player (1911–1965)
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Russell M. Lay (January 22, 1907 – September 27, 1965) was an American football player.
Williamston, Michigan
Lake City, Michigan
Russell Lay, 1932 | |
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| Positions | Guard, tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 22, 1907 Williamston, Michigan |
| Died | September 27, 1965 (aged 58) Lake City, Michigan |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Williamston (MI) |
| College | Michigan State University |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Lay was born in Williamston, Michigan in 1907, and attended Williamston High School.[1]
He played college football for Michigan State College (later known as Michigan State University) from 1931 to 1933.[1][2]
Lay signed with the Detroit Lions in June 1934.[3][4] He appeared in two games for the Lions.[1] In mid-October 1935, he joined the Cincinnati Reds,[5] starting one game.[1] In mid-November 1935, Lay was sold to the St. Louis Gunners.[6] He started one game for the Gunners.[1][7]
Lay served in the Navy during World War II.[1][8] After the war, he operated a used car dealership in Lansing. He later sold his interest in the dealership and moved to Lake City, Michigan. He died in 1965 in Lake City.[8]