RIP: Ray Guy (1949-2022)

[Brian in Mesa]

Ray Guy, Hall of Fame punter with Raiders, dies at 72

Raiders Hall of Fame punter Ray Guy, 72, dies

Hall of Fame punter Ray Guy, who averaged 42.4 yards over a 14-year career with the Raiders, has died at the age of 72.

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[SissyBoyFloyd]

It wasn't just his strong leg and booming punts, it was his ability to get the ball downed inside the 20 without causing a touchback where/when most other punters would have. He was the only punter I actually enjoyed and anticipated watching punt in a game.

 

[Cardsfaninlouky]

When I think about punters playing when I started watching football in the 70's, only one guy comes to mind. Ray Guy, booming punts & he got his leg so high. R.I.P Ray Guy.

 

[oaken1]

RIP Ray

nobody has ever hit the coffin corner like Ray did. Dude was a master.

 

[CFLredzoned]

I remember when he hit the video monitor at the top of the Superdome. I think it was the Pro Bowl so he did it as a gag. I can't find a video of it though.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

RIP Ray

 

[Syracusecards]

I remember when he hit the video monitor at the top of the Superdome. I think it was the Pro Bowl so he did it as a gag. I can't find a video of it though.

Guy's Superdome gondola strike was no accident

The ball struck an overhanging gondola and video screen, some 90 feet above, before tumbling back down on to the field.

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[blindseyed]

Great punter and a good person from what I've read about him RIP

 

[HomerPimpson]

I was a huge Coryell/Chargers fan and remember seeing him play against them back in the day. I wish I could find it but I read an article once about all his punts from a single game and how much field position it changed (he changed entire games as a punter). It was a different game back then, Raiders took him in the 1st round, 23rd pick. RIP.

 

[TRW]

While there are punters with greater YPA I don't think I've ever seen a punter who could "coffin corner" kick as well as Ray Guy. An icon from a great era.

R.I.P. Mr. Guy

 

[PJ1]

Another great memory from my childhood. Rest In Peace Ray Guy.

 

[phillycard]

RIP Mr. Guy....

 

[Snakester]

Best punter I’ve ever seen