Ralph Goldston Explained

Ralph Goldston
Birth Date:25 February 1929
Birth Place:Campbell, Ohio, U.S.
Death Place:Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
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Position1:Running back
Position2:Defensive back
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:195
College:Youngstown State
Nfldraftedyear:1952
Nfldraftedround:11
Nfldraftedpick:125
Nfldraftedteam:Philadelphia Eagles
Playing Years1:1952–1955
Playing Team1:Philadelphia Eagles
Playing Years2:
Playing Team2:Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Playing Team3:Montreal Alouettes
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Honors:Grey Cup champion (1957, 1963)
Databasefootball:GOLDSRAL01

Ralph Peter Goldston (February 25, 1929 – July 9, 2011) was a running back and defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) who played nine seasons for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He helped the Tiger-Cats to two Grey Cup wins in 1957 and 1963. He was a 4 time all-star with the Ti-Cats, intercepting 32 passes and returning them for 416 yards. Goldston finished his career with the Montreal Alouettes in 1965. He was selected in the 1952 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles and he played four seasons for the Eagles. After retiring as an active player, Goldston spent 30 years as a college coach (Harvard and Colorado) and finally a scout for the Seattle Seahawks.

Goldston died on July 9, 2011, in Columbus, OH.

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