Ralph Joseph Buckley (March 18, 1907 – July 13, 1979) was an American football player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | March 18, 1907 Meriden, Connecticut |
| Died: | July 13, 1979 (aged 72) Dunedin, Florida |
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight: | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Washington (CT) |
| College: | Fordham |
| Position: | Halfback |
| Career history | |
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Buckley was born in 1907 in Meriden, Connecticut, and attended Meriden High School.[1][2] He was selected at quarterback on the Connecticut all-state football team in 1923.[3][4]
He played college football for Fordham from 1924 to 1927.[5][6][7][8][9] In his play in a college uniform, he ran 45 yards for a touchdown.[10][11]
He played professional baseball for the Springfield Ponies in the summer of 1928, pro football for New Britain in fall of 1928, and semi-pro football for Insilco in 1929 and the South Ends in 1930.[12][13][14][15] He played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a halfback for the Staten Island Stapletons during the 1930 season. He appeared in seven NFL games, five as a starter.[16]
After his football career ended, Buckley was a police officer in Connecticut, attaining the rank of captain. He also served in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of colonel. He moved to Florida in approximately 1974 and died in 1978 at Dunedin, Florida.[17]
References
edit- ^ "Ralph Buckley". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
- ^ "Ralph Buckley Leads Group Of High School Stars Who Enter College This Month". Meriden Morning Record. September 5, 1924. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ralph Buckley General Choice on State Teams". The Meriden Daily Journal. December 18, 1923. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ralph Buckley, Meriden High, Named For Mythical All-State Grid Team". Meriden Morning Record. December 18, 1923. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ralph Buckley Gets Promotion". The Meriden Daily Journal. September 30, 1924. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Buckley Wins Varsity "F": Former Meriden High Brilliant Earns Letter in His Freshman Year at Fordham". The Meriden Daily Journal. December 5, 1924. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ralph Buckley Ready For Final Year On Gridiron: Begins Preparation At Fordham For Last College Season". Meriden Record. August 31, 1927. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Buckley, Veteran, in Fordham Drill: Speedy Halfback Candidate Joins in Workout — Forward Passing is Stressed". The New York Times. September 9, 1926. p. 19.
- ^ "Buckley Improved, Bolsters Fordham; Star Halfback Gives Maroon Full Strength to Start Against Georgetown". The New York Times. November 18, 1926. p. 21.
- ^ "Buckley Stars in First Game". The Meriden Daily Journal. September 29, 1924. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Buckley Features For Fordham Team: Former W.H.S. Grid And Diamond Star Runs 45 Yards Against 7th Regiment". Meriden Morning Record. September 29, 1924. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Local Boy in Eastern Loop: Ralph Buckley Signed By Springfield Ponies". The Meriden Daily Journal. March 13, 1928. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ralph Buckley Of Meriden Signed By Springfield". The Hartford Daily Courant. March 13, 1928. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ralph Buckley Signs To Play With New Britain: South Meriden Youth, Former Fordham Star, Joins Pro Ranks". Meriden Record. September 18, 1928. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "South Ends Open Football Season At Hanover Park: Face New Britain Triangles -- Buckley To Start At Quarterback". Meriden Record. September 13, 1930. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Herb Rapp". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
- ^ "Obituary". Tampa Bay Times. July 15, 1979. p. 73 – via Newspapers.com.
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