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Born: | Williamston, Michigan | January 22, 1907
Died: | September 27, 1965 Lake City, Michigan | (aged 58)
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight: | 198 lb (90 kg) |
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High school: | Williamston (MI) |
College: | Michigan State University |
Position: | Guard, tackle |
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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]
Personal information | |
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Born: | Williamston, Michigan | January 22, 1907
Died: | September 27, 1965 Lake City, Michigan | (aged 58)
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]