Ralph Peter Goldston (February 25, 1929 – July 9, 2011) was a running back and defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) who played nine seasons for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He helped the Tiger-Cats to two Grey Cup wins in 1957 and 1963. He was a 4 time all-star with the Ti-Cats, intercepting 32 passes and returning them for 416 yards. Goldston finished his career with the Montreal Alouettes in 1965. He was selected in the 1952 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles and he played four seasons for the Eagles. After retiring as an active player, Goldston spent 30 years as a college coach (Harvard and Colorado) and finally a scout for the Seattle Seahawks.
Date of birth | February 25, 1929 |
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Place of birth | Campbell, Ohio, U.S. |
Date of death | July 9, 2011 | (aged 82)
Place of death | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
Career information | |
CFL status | International |
Position(s) | RB/DB |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
US college | Youngstown State |
NFL draft | 1952 / round: 11 / pick: 125 |
Drafted by | Philadelphia Eagles |
Career history | |
As player | |
1952–1955 | Philadelphia Eagles |
1956–1964 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
1965 | Montreal Alouettes |
CFL East All-Star | 1956–1959 |
Honors | 2× Grey Cup champion (1957, 1963) |
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Goldston died on July 9, 2011, in Columbus, OH.
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