Russ Lay

Russell M. Lay (January 22, 1907 – September 27, 1965) was an American football player.

Russ Lay
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Russell Lay, 1932
Personal information
Born:(1907-01-22)January 22, 1907
Williamston, Michigan
Died:September 27, 1965(1965-09-27) (aged 58)
Lake City, Michigan
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
Player stats at PFR

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]

References
  1. "Russ Lay". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  2. "Long Hard Grind Won Him His Job: Russell Lay". Lansing State Journal. November 3, 1932. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Russ Lay Signed by Detroit Eleven". Detroit Free Press. June 10, 1934. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Lions' Star". The Ludiington Daily News. September 14, 1934. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "New Talent Added". the Cincinnati Enquirer. October 17, 1934. p. 18 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Russ Lay Reported Sold To St. Louis". Lansing State Journal. November 15, 1934. p. 17.
  7. "Russ Lay". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  8. "Ex-State Gridder Dies at 54". Lansing State Journal. September 28, 1965. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
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