Ray Ratkowski

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Ray Ratkowski
Date of birth (1939-11-10) November 10, 1939 (age 85)
Place of birth New York City, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Halfback
US college Notre Dame
AFL draft 1961 / round: 17 / pick: 130
(by the Boston Patriots)
NFL draft 1961 / round: 20 / pick: 278
(by the Green Bay Packers)
Career history
As player
1961 Boston Patriots

Raymond James Ratkowski [1] (born November 10, 1939) was a professional American football halfback. He played football at the University of Notre Dame. He was drafted 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]

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.

References

  1. ↑ "Ray Ratkowski". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Ray Ratkowski". National Football League. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
  3. 1 2 3 "Ray Ratkowski Obituary". MassLive.com. May 12, 2012.
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