Rick Kay
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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, California) |
| College: | Colorado (1969–1972) |
| Undrafted: | 1973 |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Richard Floyd Kay (November 10, 1949 – September 3, 1998) was an American professional football linebacker who played four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at Colorado.
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 thr 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.
- 1949 births
- 1998 deaths
- American football linebackers
- Colorado Buffaloes football players
- Los Angeles Rams players
- Atlanta Falcons players
- Players of American football from Nevada
- Sportspeople from Henderson, Nevada
- Road incident deaths in California
- 20th-century American sportsmen
- American football tight ends