Ray Solari
Raymond Solari (February 13, 1928 – March 17, 2023) was an American football player and coach. He was a two-time letter winner playing college football for the California Golden Bears in 1949 and 1950.[1] He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 1951 NFL Draft.[2] Solari served as the head football coach at Menlo College in Atherton, California from 1972 to 1994, compiling a record of 108–105–8.[3] He was the head football coach at South Pasadena High School in South Pasadena, California from 1956 to 1971, tallying a mark of 120–43–5.[4]
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 13, 1928 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 17, 2023 (aged 95) |
| Playing career | |
| 1949–1950 | California |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1956–1971 | South Pasadena HS (CA) |
| 1972–1994 | Menlo |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 108–105–8 (college) 120–43–5 (high school) |
| Tournaments | 0–1 (NCAA D-III playoffs) |
Solari died on March 17, 2023, at the age of 95.[5]
References
- "Ray Solari". pastperfectonline.com. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- "Ray Solari". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- "Inspirational coach comes to Menlo College". abc7news.com. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
- "Ray Solari Is Menlo's New Coach". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Santa Cruz, California. September 14, 1972. p. 36. Retrieved April 7, 2019 – via Newspapers.com
. - "Raymond Solari". Legacy. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.