Joeythetapeworm Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2363-2005Mar25.html washingtonpost.com '50s Redskins Player Knox Ramsey Dies By Louie Estrada Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, March 26, 2005; Page B06 Knox Ramsey, 79, a former linebacker and right guard with the Washington Redskins who went on to manage two chemical plants in Hopewell, Va., died March 19 at Medical College of Virginia Hospital in Richmond. He lived in Ditchley, Va. Mr. Ramsey played for the Redskins from 1951 to 1953, part of that time with future Hall of Fame quarterback Sammy Baugh. Before joining the Redskins, the quick-footed Mr. Ramsey, who stood 6 feet 2 and weighed 215 pounds, played for the Chicago Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dons. His older brother Garrard S. "Buster" Ramsey also played professional football and was the first head coach of the American Football League's Buffalo Bills. Both Ramseys played football at the College of William & Mary, where they earned several sports honors. Knox Ramsey was selected for three consecutive years to Virginia's all-state teams and the Southern Conference teams. He also was named to the all-time state of Virginia team and the all-time William & Mary football team. He was named to the William & Mary Hall of Fame. Mr. Ramsey was a graduate of William & Mary. He was born in Speed, Ind. After an injury led to his retirement from professional football in 1953, Mr. Ramsey moved to southern Virginia, where he worked first for Reynolds Metals Co. and then Imperial Chemical Industries Americas Inc. He helped build two ICI chemical plants in Hopewell, then worked as site manager of the facilities from 1970 until his retirement in 1988. He was active in civic and business associations, including the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. In addition to his brother, survivors include his wife of 56 years, Betty Brann Ramsey of Ditchley; three children, Kathryn Daryl Joslin of Seattle, William Brann Ramsey of Great Falls and Knox Wagner Ramsey Jr. of Tampa; and seven grandchildren. © 2005 The Washington Post Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 That's too bad. A part of Redskins history and family has moved on. Prayers to he and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorPickSix Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 That really sucks. Condolensces to his family... Hope this isn't a bad omen for our Ramsey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeythetapeworm Posted March 26, 2005 Author Share Posted March 26, 2005 From the sounds of it he lived a fruitful life, and I suspect he would have been a great guy to sit down and talk to. Everytime I've been able to speak with a "60 minute man" they've been fascinating human beings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlinginSammy HOF '63 Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 Originally posted by Joeythetapeworm From the sounds of it he lived a fruitful life, and I suspect he would have been a great guy to sit down and talk to. Everytime I've been able to speak with a "60 minute man" they've been fascinating human beings. I got to speak with Joe Tereshinski (1947-54) for about an hour last year in Laurel and the stories he had to tell about the team back then were facinating. Joe was a 60 minute man for the first few years of his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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