 Willsey in 1965 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 30, 1928 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | November 4, 2013 (aged 85) Hailey, Idaho, U.S. |
| Alma mater | California |
| Playing career | |
| 1953–1955 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1956 | Washington Huskies (assistant) |
| 1957–1959 | Texas (assistant) |
| 1960–1961 | St. Louis Cardinals (DC/co-HC) |
| 1963 | Washington Redskins (DC) |
| 1964–1971 | California |
| 1973–1977 | St. Louis Cardinals (DC) |
| 1978 | Oakland Raiders (DB) |
| 1979–1987 | Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders (RB) |
| 1988 | Los Angeles Cobras |
| 1989 | Maryland Commandos |
| 1991 | London Monarchs (defensive) |
| 1992 | London Monarchs |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 40–42–1 (.488)(college) |
Ray Willsey (September 30, 1928 – November 4, 2013) was an American gridiron football player and coach. He was the head football coach at the University of California, Berkeley from 1964 to 1971.[1] During his tenure he compiled a 40–42–1 record.[2] He was inducted into the Orange County Sports Hall of Fame in 1993.[3]
- ^ Sargis, Joe (January 19, 1972). "After Eight Seasons .Ray Willsey Quits Cal; White Considers 2 Jobs ". Ellensburg Daily Record. Retrieved December 22, 2009.
- ^ Boyles, Bob; Paul Guido (2008). "California". The USA Today College Football Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Modern Reference to America's Most Colorful Sport, 1953-Present. Skyhorse Publishing Inc. ISBN 978-1-60239-331-8.
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