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Ray Lewis

レイ・ルイス　/　れい・るいす

American american football player

May 15, 1975 (age 51)　・　Bartow, Florida, United States

Florida
American football player
author

My Take

Ray Lewis is one of those names where the resume does the arguing for you. Seventeen seasons at linebacker, all with the Baltimore Ravens, plus a Pro Football Hall of Fame spot, and he is routinely called one of the greatest at the position ever. What I find compelling is the loyalty angle, a whole 17-year career with a single franchise, which almost never happens anymore. He came up through the Miami Hurricanes as an All-American, so the dominance started early. I also note he later turned author, suggesting a guy who wanted a voice beyond the field. That post-playing reinvention interests me as much as the tackles.

Overview

Raymond Anthony Lewis Jr. (born May 15, 1975) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, earning All-America honors. He is considered one of the greatest linebackers of all time.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Ray Lewis
Name (Japanese): レイ・ルイス
Reading: れい・るいす
Born: May 15, 1975 (age 51)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Taurus / Rabbit
Origin: Bartow, Florida, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: 185 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: American football player / author

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Kathleen High School
University: University of Miami

Awards & achievements

Pro Football Hall of Fame

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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