Ray Graves
American football coach and player
Born
Died
2015
11 years ago — 97 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Coached the University of Florida football team from 1960 to 1967. Led the Gators to their first SEC championship in 1966 and the first bowl appearance in the 1969 Peach Bowl. Played as a quarterback at the University of Florida from 1939 to 1941. After coaching, served as an athletic director, further contributing to the development of the program.
Coached the University of Florida Gators
Led the team to the first SEC championship
Played quarterback for the University of Florida
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