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| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 10, 1949 Henderson, Nevada, U.S. |
| Died | September 3, 1998 (aged 48) San Bernardino, California, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Pacific (San Bernardino) |
| College | Colorado (1969–1972) |
| NFL draft | 1973: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Richard Floyd Kay (November 10, 1949 – September 3, 1998) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes.
Early life and college
[edit]Richard Floyd Kay was born on November 10, 1949, in Henderson, Nevada.[1] He attended Pacific High School in San Bernardino, California.[1]
Kay was a member of the Colorado Buffaloes of the University of Colorado from 1969 to 1972 and a three-year letterman from 1970 to 1972.[1] He began his college career as a tight end before switching to defense.[2] He caught four passes for 34 yards and one touchdown in 1970.[3]
Professional career
[edit]Kay signed with the Los Angeles Rams after going undrafted in the 1973 NFL draft.[4] He played in all 14 games for the Rams during the 1973 season.[5] He missed the entire 1974 season due to injury.[4] Kay appeared in all 14 games for the Rams again in 1975 and recovered one fumble.[5] He played in three games, all starts, in 1976 and recorded one interception.[5] He appeared in five games, starting one, for the Rams in 1977 before being released on October 18, 1977.[4][5]
Kay was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on October 20, 1977, and played in seven games for them during the 1977 season.[4][5] He was released by the Falcons in 1978.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Kay was the father of former Los Angeles Angels director of communications Eric Kay. He died in a car accident on Interstate 215 in San Bernardino, California, on September 3, 1998.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Rick Kay". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ "For Nebraska And Oklahoma ... Problems At QB". Press and Sun-Bulletin. September 14, 1972. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ "Rick Kay". Sports Reference. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Rick Kay Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Rick Kay". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
- ^ "The real Coach Kay". Daily Breeze. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ Blum, Sam. "Imprisoned ex-Angels employee opens up about Tyler Skaggs death". The New York Times. Retrieved June 27, 2024.