Ray Witter

Ray Witter

No. 11, 16, 41
Position	End
Personal information
Born	(1896-02-19)February 19, 1896 Perry, New York, U.S.
Died	August 4, 1983(1983-08-04) (aged 87) Batavia, New York, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight	183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school	Warsaw (Warsaw, New York)
College	Syracuse, Alfred
Career history
Rochester Jeffersons (1919–1923)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ray Charles Witter (February 19, 1896 – August 4, 1983) was an American professional football end who played five seasons with the Rochester Jeffersons. He played college football at Syracuse University and Alfred University.

Ray Charles Witter was born on February 19, 1896, in Perry, New York.¹ He attended Warsaw High School in Warsaw, New York.¹

Witter played college football for the Syracuse Orange of Syracuse University from 1915 to 1916.²³¹ He transferred to play for the Alfred Saxons of Alfred University in 1917.¹ He was inducted into the Alfred University Sports Hall of Fame in 1974.²

Witter played five seasons for the Rochester Jeffersons from 1919 to 1923.²³⁴ He once tackled Jim Thorpe in a game against the Canton Bulldogs.² Witter played in one game in 1920, started five games in 1921, started one game in 1922, and played in three games (one start) in 1923.⁴ He stood 5'10" and weighed 183 pounds during his pro football career.⁴

Witter served in the United States Navy.¹ He died on August 4, 1973, in Batavia, New York.⁴