Rayford Jerald Coates (May 8, 1924 – July 3, 2013) was a professional American football player.
He played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) as a halfback for the New York Giants.
For five decades he held the LSU record for longest punt, at 76-yards against Rice in 1944.
[3] He also threw a touchdown pass in 1948, and recorded an interception and four fumble recoveries on defense in 1949.
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