RAYMOND W. MURRAY ‘52

RAYMOND W. MURRAY ‘52 - ‘54
Inducted 1997

Raymond W. Murray ‘52-54 has been honored for his gridiron performance since high school. While fullback on McKinley Tech’s 1952 team, he was awarded the Michigan Honor Trophy for outstanding achievement in scholarship, athletics, and leadership by the University of Michigan Alumni. Murray received his award at the Touchdown Club in Washington, D.C., from Gerald R. Ford, Jr., then a congressional representative in Michigan’s Fifth District.

RAYMOND W. MURRAY ‘52 - ‘54

The year Murray came to play football at MC, Coach Rubini didn’t expect much success. Only seven members of the team returned that year--either transferring to other schools or enlisting in military service. But the team’s fortune changed--they enjoyed their first season in the College’s history without a loss.

Murray’s heads-up performance as fullback contributed significantly to the Knights’ success--and his own. In 1953 he received the Most Valuable Player Award and held the MJC scoring record (before Marty Gallagher’s record-breaking touchdown parade of 1954). Murray was also named Junior College All-American in 1953. While at MC, Murray also boxed. He won the heavyweight class in 1953 and 1954.

Murray’s performance at MJC secured him a spot on George Washington University’s football team, where he switched from fullback to guard. He played in the all-conference game and helped the team win the Sun Bowl in 1956 against Texas Western. He continued in the sport while stationed at Quantico in the U.S. Marines. He also coached and played in Okinawa while in the Marines.

Currently, Murray is employed with Capitol Cement Corporation, where he has held several positions during his 34-year tenure. He is a member of the Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association and the Masonry Institute, as well as the Washington Building Congress.

As a volunteer, Murray continues his involvement in football as a coach for the Boys Club. He also has been a Boy Scout Leader, serves on the Board of Directors of Solomon Island Yacht Club, and is a member of several business associations.