Ray Solari
Biographical details
Born(1928-02-13)February 13, 1928
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 17, 2023(2023-03-17) (aged 95)
Playing career
1949–1950California
Position(s)Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1956–1971South Pasadena HS (CA)
1972–1994Menlo
Head coaching record
Overall108–105–8 (college)
120–43–5 (high school)
Tournaments0–1 (NCAA D-III playoffs)

Raymond Solari (February 13, 1928 – March 17, 2023) was an American football player and coach. He was a two-time letter winner playing college football for the California Golden Bears in 1949 and 1950.[1] He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 1951 NFL Draft.[2] Solari served as the head football coach at Menlo College in Atherton, California from 1972 to 1994, compiling a record of 108–105–8.[3] He was the head football coach at South Pasadena High School in South Pasadena, California from 1956 to 1971, tallying a mark of 120–43–5.[4]

Solari died on March 17, 2023, at the age of 95.[5]

References

  1. "Ray Solari". pastperfectonline.com. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. "Ray Solari". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. "Inspirational coach comes to Menlo College". abc7news.com. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  4. "Ray Solari Is Menlo's New Coach". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Santa Cruz, California. September 14, 1972. p. 36. Retrieved April 7, 2019 via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. "Raymond Solari". Legacy. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
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