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Russ Lay
Russell M. Lay (January 22, 1907 – September 27, 1965) was an American football player. Lay was born in Williamston, Michigan in 1907, and attended Williamston High School.[1] He played college football for Michigan State College (later known as Michigan State University) from 1931 to 1933.[1][2] Lay signed with the Detroit Lions in June 1934.[3][4] He appeared in two games for the Lions.[1] In mid-October 1935, he joined the Cincinnati Reds,[5] starting one game.[1] In mid-November 1935, Lay was sold to the St. Louis Gunners.[6] He started one game for the Gunners.[1][7] Lay served in the Navy during World War II.[1][8] After the war, he operated a used car dealership in Lansing. He later sold his interest in the dealership and moved to Lake City, Michigan. He died in 1965 in Lake City.[8] References
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