Ray Solari
Biographical details
Born(1928-02-13)February 13, 1928
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 17, 2023(2023-03-17) (aged 95)
Playing career
1949–1950California
Position(s)Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1956–1971South Pasadena HS (CA)
1972–1994Menlo
Head coaching record
Overall108–105–8 (college)
120–43–5 (high school)
Tournaments0–1 (NCAA D-III playoffs)

Raymond Solari (February 13, 1928 – March 17, 2023) was an American football player and coach. He was a two-time letter winner playing college football for the California Golden Bears in 1949 and 1950.[1] He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 1951 NFL Draft.[2] Solari served as the head football coach at Menlo College in Atherton, California from 1972 to 1994, compiling a record of 108–105–8.[3] He was the head football coach at South Pasadena High School in South Pasadena, California from 1956 to 1971, tallying a mark of 120–43–5.[4]

Solari died on March 17, 2023, at the age of 95.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Ray Solari". pastperfectonline.com. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Ray Solari". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Inspirational coach comes to Menlo College". abc7news.com. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  4. ^ "Ray Solari Is Menlo's New Coach". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Santa Cruz, California. September 14, 1972. p. 36. Retrieved April 7, 2019 – via Newspapers.com Open access icon.
  5. ^ "Raymond Solari". Legacy. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
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