Ray Ogden
- September 2, 1942
- October 17, 2019
- 77 years
About Ray Ogden
Ray Ogden, 77, American football player (Chicago Bears, St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons).
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Raymond Douglas Ogden was a standout American football player who carved out a notable career as a
Ray Ogden
1942 – 2019
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Ray Ogden was an American football player who won a national championship at Alabama and played seven seasons in the NFL.
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Raymond Douglas Ogden was a standout American football player who carved out a notable career as a professional tight end. Born in September 1942, he first rose to prominence while playing collegiate football at the University of Alabama. During the 1964 season, Ogden helped lead his team to a prestigious national championship victory. Following his college success, he transitioned to the professional level, entering the NFL in 1965. Over the course of seven seasons, Ogden demonstrated his versatility by playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, and Chicago Bears. His professional journey concluded in 1971 after a dedicated tenure across several major teams. Ray Ogden passed away on October 17, 2019, at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy defined by his championship spirit on the gridiron.
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|Raymond Douglas Ogden (September 2, 1942 – October 17, 2019) was a former professional American football tight end. He played college football at Alabama, where he won a national championship in the 1964 season. He played seven seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals (1965–1966), the New Orleans Saints (1967), the Atlanta Falcons (1967–1968), and the Chicago Bears (1969–1971) in the National Football League (NFL).
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