College Penn Weight 82 kg Role American football player | Name Lud Wray Regular season 13–25–3 (.354) Positions Center | |
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Date of birth (1894-02-07)February 7, 1894 Place of birth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Date of death July 24, 1967(1967-07-24) (aged 73) Place of death Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Died July 24, 1967, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Education University of Pennsylvania Past teams coached Philadelphia Eagles (1933–1935), Washington Redskins (1932–1932) | ||
Lud Wray: Football Center
James R. Ludlow "Lud" Wray (February 7, 1894 – July 24, 1967) was a professional American football player, coach, and co-founder, with college teammate Bert Bell, of the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was the first coach of the Boston Braves (now Washington Redskins) in 1932 and of the Eagles, 1933–1935. His career coaching record was 13–25–3.
Wray played his college football at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned All-American honors. He also played the position of center for the Buffalo Niagaras, Buffalo Prospects, and Buffalo All-Americans from 1918 until 1921. In 1920 and 1921, Buffalo was a member of the National Football League (then called the American Professional Football Association).
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