Wide Receiver-Punt Returner
No. 82
Tulsa
"Rhodes was the 10th round draft pick of the Giants and proved to be a valuable utility man with versatility. The swift youngster was a reserve wide receiver, catching nine passes for 138 yards and a 15.3 average and also led the club in punt returns with 10 for 124 yards, including a 40-yarder which set up a touchdown. Ray also had a kickoff return for 27 yards and blocked a punt against the Eagles on special teams duty. He played in all 14 games and showed fine promise.
Ray began his collegiate career at TCU as a running back, showing 786 yards on 176 carries for a 4.9 average, then transferred to Tulsa where he was a wide receiver and a teammate of Drew Pearson of the Cowboys. Rhodes had 43 catches in two seasons for five touchdowns and averaged 26.1 on kickoff returns. He also earned two letters in track.
Ray was born in Mexia, Texas and played football, basketball and track at Mexia High School. He now lives in Dallas."
-1975 New York Giants Media Guide
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