Ray Willsey
American gridiron football player and coach (1928–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ray Willsey (September 30, 1928 – November 4, 2013) was an American gridiron football player and coach. He was the head football coach at the University of California, Berkeley from 1964 to 1971.[1] During his tenure he compiled a 40–42–1 record.[2] He was inducted into the Orange County Sports Hall of Fame in 1993.[3]
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Biographical details | |
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Born | (1928-09-30)September 30, 1928 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Died | November 4, 2013(2013-11-04) (aged 85) Hailey, Idaho, U.S. |
Alma mater | California |
Playing career | |
1953–1955 | Edmonton Eskimos |
Position(s) | Defensive back |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1956 | Washington Huskies (assistant) |
1957–1959 | Texas (assistant) |
1960–1961 | St. Louis Cardinals (DC/co-HC) |
1963 | Washington Redskins (DC) |
1964–1971 | California |
1973–1977 | St. Louis Cardinals (DC) |
1978 | Oakland Raiders (DB) |
1979–1987 | Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders (RB) |
1988 | Los Angeles Cobras |
1989 | Maryland Commandos |
1991 | London Monarchs (defensive) |
1992 | London Monarchs |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 40–42–1 (.488)(college) |
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