Ray Guy dies at 72: Raiders legend, first
punter inducted into Pro Football Hall
of Fame, passes away
Posted By: formerNYer, 11/3/2022 4:00:43 PM
Ray Guy, widely regarded as the greatest punter in NFL history, passed away Thursday morning following a lengthy illness, his alma mater, Southern Miss, announced. He was 72 years old. A member of both the College and Pro Football Hall of Fame, Guy became the first punter inducted into Canton, Ohio, when he was enshrined in 2014.
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I was never a Raider fan but you couldn't help liking Ray Guy.