Ray Fisher (defensive lineman) explained

Ray Fisher
Position:Defensive tackle
Number:73
Birth Date:February 12, 1934
Birth Place:Charleston, Illinois
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:230
High School:Charleston (IL)
College:Eastern Illinois
Undraftedyear:1958
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Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:12
Pfr:FishRa20

Raymond Edward Fisher (born February 12, 1934, in Charleston, Illinois) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Eastern Illinois University.

Early years

Fisher attended Charleston High School, where he practiced football and track, while advancing to the state championship as a shot putter.

He accepted a football scholarship from Eastern Illinois University, where he lettered in football, track and wrestling.

In wrestling, he was the heavyweight conference champion in 1954 and 1955. In track, he was the conference's shot put champion in 1955. In football, he was a three-year starter at defensive tackle. He received All-IIAC in his last 2 years.

From 1956 to 1958, he played football in the U.S. Marine Corps and won the All-Service Championship in 1958.

In 1983, he was inducted into the Eastern Illinois University Athletics Hall of Fame.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Fisher was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers after the 1959 NFL draft and became a starter on the defensive line as a rookie.[1]

Dallas Cowboys

Fisher was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960 NFL Expansion Draft. He was lost for the franchise's inaugural season after suffering a left knee injury in pre-season.[2] He was waived on July 31, 1961.[3]

Personal life

After retiring as a player, he became an assistant football coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Steelers Newcomers Keep Starting Roles For Redskins Game . April 30, 2020.
  2. Web site: Cowboys Lose Don Perkins . April 30, 2020.
  3. Web site: Four rookies and one veteran were cut from the team . April 30, 2020.
  4. Web site: Steelers-like contingent makes a big impression . April 30, 2020.