Ray Hamilton

Ray "Sugar Bear" Hamilton (born January 20, 1951) is a former American football player from 1973 through 1981 for the New England Patriots, and the former defensive line coach for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons. Hamilton was an All Big 8 defensive tackle for the Oklahoma Sooners, being named to the first team in 1971 and 1972.

Hamilton is best known for an incident in the 1976 NFL playoffs in a first-round game against the Oakland Raiders, when Oakland's Ken Stabler threw an incompletion and was hit by Hamilton as he threw. Ben Dreith, the referee, gave the Raiders a first down on a penalty of roughing the passer. Ironcially, Ray Hamilton would later become a defensive line coach for the Raiders.

Before becoming the defensive line coach for the Falcons, he spent the previous five years in the same position with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hamilton spent two seasons as the Defensive Line Coach for the Cleveland Browns from 2001–2002. In his first season with Cleveland, the Browns tied for fourth in the AFC with 43 sacks. For three seasons, Hamilton served as New England Defensive Line Coach from 1997–99 and joined the New York Jets staff in 2000. His 1998 defensive line tallied 25 of the team 36 sacks, the seventh-best total in the NFL. In 1995, Hamilton joined the Jets in his first stint with the team as the Defensive Line Coach. He guided defensive end Hugh Douglas, who was named the 1995 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. From 1993–94, Hamilton was a member of the Los Angeles Raiders where he developed Chester McGlockton and a defensive line that combined for 83 sacks in his two seasons with the Raiders. In 2006, Hamilton guided defensive end Bobby McCray who developed into one of the AFC top pass rushers as he led Jacksonville with a career-high 10 sacks. The defensive line combined for 29.5 sacks, ranking fourth in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game.

Ray Hamilton (disambiguation)

Ray or Raymond Hamilton may refer to:

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Ray Hamilton (tight end)

Ray Hamilton (born October 28, 1992) is an American football tight end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at University of Iowa. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 2015.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

After going unselected in the 2015 NFL Draft, Hamilton signed as with the Dallas Cowboys on May 10, 2015. On August 4, Hamilton was waived by the Cowboys.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 6, 2015, Hamilton was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was waive/injured by the team on August 31.

Washington Redskins

Hamilton signed with the Washington Redskins' practice squad on December 16, 2015. He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on December 21.

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Ray Hamilton (defensive end)

Ray Hamilton (June 6, 1916 – February 13, 1995) was a standout football and basketball player for the University of Arkansas and a professional football player in the National Football League where he played for the Cleveland Rams, Detroit Lions, and the Los Angeles Rams.

College Career

A member of the Arkansas Razorbacks 1930's All-Decade Team, he lettered in football in 1935, 1936, and 1937. In 1936, Hamilton played both sides of the ball playing a key role in defeating the Texas Longhorns 6-0 to win their first ever Southwest Conference Championship. He also lettered in basketball in 1936, 1937, and 1938.

Professional Career

In 1938, he was drafted by the Cleveland Rams joining his college teammate Jim Benton. In 1939, Hamilton played for the Detroit Lions playing both ways shifting from offensive end to defensive end. In 1940, Hamilton joined the United States Army where he worked himself up to the rank of Army Intelligence captain. After spending time on an Alaskan base, he received his release from the Army in 1943. In 1944 and 1945, he went back to the Cleveland Rams winning an NFL championship in 1945 defeating the Washington Redskins 15-14. With the Rams moving to Los Angeles, Hamilton finished his NFL career with the L.A. Rams in 1946 and 1947.