Bob Ray KMI 1948

Mr. Ray was captain of the most famous football team in Kentucky Military Institute history: the undefeated 1947 squad, which concluded its season with a “Shrine Bowl” win over St. Xavier before 8,000 spectators. Mr. Ray was the leading scorer on the Kaydet football team as a tailback (scoring 14 career touchdowns), but also served as the team’s kicker and punter. The 1947 team won 10 straight games without a loss. Bob was also the starting catcher for the baseball team and the leading scorer on the track team. He was a member of the 4 x 100-yard relay team, which set a Kentucky state record. Mr. Ray was awarded a scholarship to play football at the University of Kentucky. He played his freshman year before being drafted into the armed services to serve his country. Today, Mr. Ray is a retired arborist and owner of a tree business in Louisville.

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