Ray Novotny
Appearance
Personal information | |
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Born: | Cleveland, Ohio | October 12, 1907
Died: | May 30, 1995 | (aged 87)
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight: | 165 lb (75 kg) |
Career information | |
College: | Ashland University |
Position: | Fullback, halfback, quarterback |
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Raymond John Novotny (October 12, 1907 – May 30, 1995) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally with the Portsmouth Spartans, Cleveland Indians and Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League (NFL). Prior to playing in the NFL, Novotny played college football at Ashland University. While at Ashland, he earned All-American honors in 1929. In 1934, he returned to Ashland to serve as the school's football coach.[1] He also served as the baseball coach for the 1935 season.
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