Ray Graves

Samuel Ray Graves (December 31, 1918 – April 10, 2015) was an American college and professional football player and college football coach.  

Graves was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He studied at the University of Tennessee, where he played college football.  Graves was best known as the head coach of the Florida Gators football team of the University of Florida. He served twenty years as the athletic director of the university.

Graves died in Clearwater, Florida, aged 96.Joey Johnston, " Former Florida Gators coach Ray Graves dies at age 96 ," Tampa Tribune (April 10, 2015).  Retrieved April 10, 2015.Edgar Thompson, " Former Gators coach Ray Graves dead at age 96 ," Orlando Sentinel (April 10, 2015).  Retrieved April 10, 2015.

References

Other websites
Photos of Ray Graves from the University of Florida Digital Collections
Oral History Interview with Ray Graves by the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program

Category:1918 births
Category:2015 deaths
Category:Sportspeople from Tennessee
Category:Sportspeople from Florida