Pro Football Hall of Famer punter, Raiders legend Ray Guy dies at 72
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Raiders legend Ray Guy, considered one of the greatest punters in NFL history, died on Thursday at the age of 72 after a lengthy illness, his alma mater, the University of Southern Mississippi announced.
Guy played 14 seasons in the NFL, all with the Raiders, who made him a first-round pick in the 1973 draft.
Guy was known for his hang time on punts and was named to seven Pro Bowls, was a six-time first-team All-Pro and was a part of three Super Bowl teams with the Raiders. He was also named to the 1970s All-Decade team and the NFL’s 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time teams.
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He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014 and was inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004 for his All-American career at Southern Miss.
His No. 44 is retired by the school and the Ray Guy Award is given annually to the best punter in college football.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Pro Football Hall of Famer punter, Raiders legend Ray Guy dies at 72