Russ Lay
 Russell Lay, 1932 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | January 22, 1907 Williamston, Michigan |
| Died: | September 27, 1965 (aged 58) Lake City, Michigan |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Williamston (MI) |
| College: | Michigan State University |
| Position: | Guard, tackle |
| Career history | |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Russell M. Lay (January 22, 1907 – September 27, 1965) was an American football player.
Lay was born in Williamston, Michigan in 1907, and attended Williamston High School.[1]
He played college football for Michigan State College (later known as Michigan State University) from 1931 to 1933.[1][2]
Lay signed with the Detroit Lions in June 1934.[3][4] He appeared in two games for the Lions.[1] In mid-October 1935, he joined the Cincinnati Reds,[5] starting one game.[1] In mid-November 1935, Lay was sold to the St. Louis Gunners.[6] He started one game for the Gunners.[1][7]
Lay served in the Navy during World War II.[1][8] After the war, he operated a used car dealership in Lansing. He later sold his interest in the dealership and moved to Lake City, Michigan. He died in 1965 in Lake City.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f "Russ Lay". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ "Long Hard Grind Won Him His Job: Russell Lay". Lansing State Journal. November 3, 1932. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Russ Lay Signed by Detroit Eleven". Detroit Free Press. June 10, 1934. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lions' Star". The Ludiington Daily News. September 14, 1934. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "New Talent Added". the Cincinnati Enquirer. October 17, 1934. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Russ Lay Reported Sold To St. Louis". Lansing State Journal. November 15, 1934. p. 17.
- ^ "Russ Lay". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
- ^ a b "Ex-State Gridder Dies at 54". Lansing State Journal. September 28, 1965. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.