Ray Oldham

Donnie Ray Oldham (February 23, 1951 – July 23, 2005) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played professionally for the Baltimore Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and Detroit Lions.

Ray Oldham
Born:(1951-02-23)February 23, 1951
Gallatin, Tennessee, U.S.
Died:July 23, 2005(2005-07-23) (aged 54)
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Cornerback/Safety
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
CollegeMiddle Tennessee State
High schoolGallatin High School
NFL draft1973 / Round: 8 / Pick: 189
Drafted byBaltimore Colts
Career history
As player
1973–1978Baltimore Colts
1978Pittsburgh Steelers
1979New York Giants
1980–1982Detroit Lions
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Interceptions14
INT Yards164
Games played125
Fumble recoveries6

Biography

Oldham was born in Gallatin, Tennessee, and graduated from Gallatin High School in Gallatin.[1] He played college football at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Oldham was drafted by the Baltimore Colts (1953–1983) in the 8th round (189th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft.[2] He played for ten seasons in the NFL.[3]

He earned a Super Bowl ring in 1978 when he was part of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense.[4]

[5] In 1983 Oldham was inducted into the Blue Raider Hall of Fame at Middle Tennessee State University.[6]

He died on July 23, 2005, in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, after suffering a heart attack while on a bike ride.[7]

References
  1. "Ray Oldham". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  2. "Ray Oldham". Pro-Football-Reference.Com. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  3. "Ray Oldham". NFL Enterprises LLC. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  4. (AP). "Ray Oldham Dead at Age 54." wait.com. 25 July 2005. Retrieved on 6 February 2018.
  5. "Ray Oldham". The Official Website of Middle Tennessee State University Athletics. Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  6. "Ray Oldham". The Official Website of Middle Tennessee State University Athletics. Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  7. Crawlew, Stan. "Former NFL Player Ray Oldham Dies Of Apparent Heart Attack." The Chattanoogan. 25 July 2005. Retrieved on 15 January 2008.
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