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==Biography==
==Biography==
Oldham was born in [[Gallatin, Tennessee]] and graduated from [[Gallatin High School (Tennessee)|Gallatin High School]] in Gallatin.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=OLDHARAY01|title=Ray Oldham|publisher= databaseFootball.com |accessdate= November 10, 2012}}</ref> He played [[college football]] at [[Middle Tennessee State University]] in [[Murfreesboro, Tennessee]].
Oldham was born in [[Gallatin, Tennessee]] and graduated from [[Gallatin High School (Tennessee)|Gallatin High School]] in Gallatin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=OLDHARAY01 |title=Ray Oldham |publisher=databaseFootball.com |accessdate=November 10, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024124210/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=OLDHARAY01 |archivedate=October 24, 2012 |df= }}</ref> He played [[college football]] at [[Middle Tennessee State University]] in [[Murfreesboro, Tennessee]].


Oldham was drafted by the [[History of the Baltimore Colts|Baltimore Colts (1953–1983)]] in the 8th round (189th overall) of the [[1973 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OldhRa20.htm|title= Ray Oldham|publisher= Pro-Football-Reference.Com |accessdate= November 10, 2012}}</ref> He played for ten seasons in the NFL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/rayoldham/2522433/profile|title= Ray Oldham |publisher= NFL Enterprises LLC |accessdate= November 10, 2012}}</ref>
Oldham was drafted by the [[History of the Baltimore Colts|Baltimore Colts (1953–1983)]] in the 8th round (189th overall) of the [[1973 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/OldhRa20.htm|title= Ray Oldham|publisher= Pro-Football-Reference.Com |accessdate= November 10, 2012}}</ref> He played for ten seasons in the NFL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/rayoldham/2522433/profile|title= Ray Oldham |publisher= NFL Enterprises LLC |accessdate= November 10, 2012}}</ref>


He earned a Super Bowl ring in 1978 when he was part of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wate.com/story/3638419/ray-oldham-dead-at-age-54?clienttype=printable|title= Ray Oldham dead at age 54
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<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goblueraiders.com/halloffame/inductee.cfm/id/43|title= Ray Oldham |publisher= The Official Website of Middle Tennessee State University Athletics |accessdate= November 10, 2012}}</ref> In 1983 Oldham was inducted into the Blue Raider Hall of Fame at Middle Tennessee State University.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goblueraiders.com/halloffame/inductee.cfm/id/43|title= Ray Oldham |publisher= The Official Website of Middle Tennessee State University Athletics |accessdate= November 10, 2012}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goblueraiders.com/halloffame/inductee.cfm/id/43 |title=Ray Oldham |publisher=The Official Website of Middle Tennessee State University Athletics |accessdate=November 10, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609041145/http://www.goblueraiders.com/halloffame/inductee.cfm/id/43 |archivedate=June 9, 2012 |df= }}</ref> In 1983 Oldham was inducted into the Blue Raider Hall of Fame at Middle Tennessee State University.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goblueraiders.com/halloffame/inductee.cfm/id/43 |title=Ray Oldham |publisher=The Official Website of Middle Tennessee State University Athletics |accessdate=November 10, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609041145/http://www.goblueraiders.com/halloffame/inductee.cfm/id/43 |archivedate=June 9, 2012 |df= }}</ref>


He died on July 23, 2005 in [[Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee]] after suffering a heart attack while on a bike ride.<ref>Crawlew, Stan. [http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_69926.asp "Former NFL Player Ray Oldham Dies Of Apparent Heart Attack."] The Chattanoogan. 25 July 2005. Retrieved on 15 January 2008.</ref>
He died on July 23, 2005 in [[Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee]] after suffering a heart attack while on a bike ride.<ref>Crawlew, Stan. [http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_69926.asp "Former NFL Player Ray Oldham Dies Of Apparent Heart Attack."] The Chattanoogan. 25 July 2005. Retrieved on 15 January 2008.</ref>
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* [https://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/28/sports/football/28oldham.html The New York Times: Ray Oldham, Super Bowl Winner in '79, Dies at 54]
* [https://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/28/sports/football/28oldham.html The New York Times: Ray Oldham, Super Bowl Winner in '79, Dies at 54]
* [http://www.wate.com/story/3638419/ray-oldham-dead-at-age-54?clienttype=printable WATE.com: Ray Oldham dead at age 54]
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Ray Oldham
Date of birth(1951-02-23)February 23, 1951
Place of birthGallatin, Tennessee, United States
Date of deathJuly 23, 2005(2005-07-23) (aged 54)
Place of deathChattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Career information
Position(s)Cornerback/Safety
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
US collegeMiddle Tennessee State
High schoolGallatin High School
NFL draft1973 / round: 8 / pick: 189
Drafted byBaltimore Colts
Career history
As player
1973–1978Baltimore Colts
1978Pittsburgh Steelers
1979New York Giants
1980–1982Detroit Lions
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Interceptions14
INT Yards164
Games played125
Fumble recoveries6

Donnie Ray Oldham (February 23, 1951 – July 23, 2005) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played professionally for the Baltimore Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and Detroit Lions.

Biography

Oldham was born in Gallatin, Tennessee and graduated from Gallatin High School in Gallatin.[1] He played college football at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Oldham was drafted by the Baltimore Colts (1953–1983) in the 8th round (189th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft.[2] He played for ten seasons in the NFL.[3]

He earned a Super Bowl ring in 1978 when he was part of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense.[4] [5] In 1983 Oldham was inducted into the Blue Raider Hall of Fame at Middle Tennessee State University.[6]

He died on July 23, 2005 in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee after suffering a heart attack while on a bike ride.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Ray Oldham". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Ray Oldham". Pro-Football-Reference.Com. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  3. ^ "Ray Oldham". NFL Enterprises LLC. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  4. ^ "Ray Oldham dead at age 54". WATE.com. Retrieved November 10, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Ray Oldham". The Official Website of Middle Tennessee State University Athletics. Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Ray Oldham". The Official Website of Middle Tennessee State University Athletics. Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Crawlew, Stan. "Former NFL Player Ray Oldham Dies Of Apparent Heart Attack." The Chattanoogan. 25 July 2005. Retrieved on 15 January 2008.
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