T. Ray Richeson

T. Ray Richeson
Biographical details
Born(1923-09-27)September 27, 1923
Russellville, Alabama, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 2003(2003-04-01) (aged 79)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Alabama
Playing career
1946–1948Alabama
1949Chicago Hornets
Position(s)Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1952Meridian J.C.
1953–1956Livingston State
Head coaching record
Overall4–31–1

Thomas Ray Richeson (September 27, 1923 – April 1, 2003) was a football player, head coach and businessman. He was born and raised in Russellville, Alabama before he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.[1] After his service, he earned a degree from the University of Alabama where he also played on the football team from 1946 through 1948 when he was a team captain.[1][2] After he graduated, Richeson was taken in the tenth round of the 1948 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, but ultimately played the 1949 season with the Chicago Hornets.[3]

Following his playing career, Richeson began his coaching career. After one season at Meridian Junior College, he was hired as the head coach at Livingston State College (now the University of West Alabama).[4] From 1953 through the 1956 season he compiled an overall record of four wins, 31 losses and one tie during his tenure there (4–31–1).[5] Following his tenure at Livingston, Richeson ended his coaching career and entered the private sector through his retirement in 1988.[1]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Livingston State Tigers (Alabama Intercollegiate Conference) (1953–1956)
1953 Livingston State 2–7
1954 Livingston State 0–10
1955 Livingston State 1–7
1956 Livingston State 1–7–1
Livingston State: 4–31–1
Total: 4–31–1

References

  1. ^ a b c "Thomas R. Richeson". TimesDaily. April 3, 2003. p. 2B. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  2. ^ "All-time lettermen: Ray Richeson". Paul W. Bryant Museum. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  3. ^ "Players: Ray Richeson". NFL.com. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  4. ^ "Ray Richeson to make debut as Livingston State coach". The Tuscaloosa News. August 16, 1953. p. 13. Retrieved November 29, 2011.
  5. ^ DeLassus, David. "T. Ray Richeson Records by Year". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on February 14, 2010. Retrieved November 29, 2011.