Ray Hamilton (defensive end)

American football and basketball player (1916–1995)

American football player

Ray Hamilton

Ray Hamilton as a Cleveland Ram

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Position:| Defensive end
End
Personal information
Born:| (1916-01-21)January 21, 1916
Sheridan, Arkansas, U.S.
Died:| February 13, 1995(1995-02-13) (aged 79)
Height:| 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:| 212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:| Sheridan
(Sheridan, Arkansas)
College:| Arkansas
NFL draft:| 1938: 6th round, 41st pick
Career history

* Cleveland Rams (1938)
* Detroit Lions (1939)
* Cleveland / Los Angeles Rams (1944–1947)

Career highlights and awards

* NFL champion (1945)
* Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame (1973)[1]

Career NFL statistics
| Receptions:| 40

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Receiving yards:| 688
Touchdowns:| 2
Fumble recoveries:| 6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Raymond Hamilton (June 6, 1916 – February 13, 1995) was a standout football and basketball player for the University of Arkansas and a professional football player in the National Football League (NFL), where he played for the Cleveland / Los Angeles Rams and the Detroit Lions.

## College career

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Ray Hamilton and Jim Benton, Arkansas Razorbacks, 1935

A member of the Arkansas Razorbacks 1930's All-Decade Team, he lettered in football in 1935, 1936, and 1937. In 1936, Hamilton played both sides of the ball playing a key role in defeating the Texas Longhorns 6–0 to win their first ever Southwest Conference Championship. He also lettered in basketball in 1936, 1937, and 1938.[2][3]

## Professional career

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In 1938, he was drafted by the Cleveland Rams joining his college teammate Jim Benton.[4] In 1939, Hamilton played for the Detroit Lions playing both ways shifting from offensive end to defensive end. In 1940, Hamilton joined the United States Army where he worked himself up to the rank of Army Intelligence captain. After spending time on an Alaskan base, he received his release from the Army in 1943. In 1944 and 1945, he went back to the Cleveland Rams winning an NFL championship in 1945 defeating the Washington Redskins 15–14. With the Rams moving to Los Angeles, Hamilton finished his NFL career with the L.A. Rams in 1946 and 1947.[5]

## Hall of Fame

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On January 19, 1973, former college and pro teammate Jim Benton introduced Ray Hamilton as he was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. On November 15, 2002, he was inducted into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor.[6]

## References

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1. ^ "Ray Hamilton". Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on March 27, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2009.
2. ^ University of Arkansas Razorback Media Guide
3. ^ Arkansas Gazette
4. ^ "1938 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
5. ^ Arkansas Gazette
6. ^ Arkansas Gazette

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Cleveland Rams 1938 NFL draft selections

* Corbett Davis
* Jim Benton
* Joe Routt
* Vic Markov
* Ed Franco
* Ray Hamilton
* Red Chesbro
* Walter Mayberry
* Charles Ream
* Joe Maras
* Al Hoptowit
* Vic Spadaccini

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Cleveland Rams 1945 NFL champions

* Graham Armstrong
* Jim Benton
* Dave Bernard
* Gil Bouley
* Tommy Colella
* Bob deLauer
* Roger Eason
* Fred Gehrke
* Jim Gillette
* Don Greenwood
* Ray Hamilton
* Roger Harding
* Red Hickey
* Jack Jacobs
* Harvey Jones
* George Koch
* Floyd Konetsky
* Mike Lazetich
* Les Lear
* Butch Levy
* Sonny Liles
* Riley Matheson
* Art Mergenthal
* Ray Monaco
* Rudy Mucha
* Steve Nemeth
* Steve Pritko
* Albie Reisz
* Bill Rieth
* Ralph Ruthstrom
* Mo Scarry
* Eberle Schultz
* Bob Shaw
* Rudy Sikich
* Bob Waterfield (NFL MVP)
* Pat West
* Joe Winkler
* Jim Worden
* Walt Zirinsky

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