Ray Turnbull (American football)

Ray Turnbull

Biographical details
Born	(1880-08-29)August 29, 1880 Elmira, New York, U.S.
Died	August 13, 1939(1939-08-13) (aged 58) Elmira, New York, U.S.
Playing career
1901	Cornell
1903	Buffalo
Position(s)	End
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1903	Buffalo
Head coaching record
Overall	4–4

Raymond Alexander Turnbull (August 29, 1880 – August 13, 1939) was an American college football player and coach and physician. He served as player/coach at University of Buffalo for one season in 1903, compiling a record of 4–4.^[1]

Turnbull was born on August 29, 1880, in Elmira, New York, to William P. and Jenny E. Turnbull. He was educated in public schools of Elmira and Ithaca, New York. Turnbull attended Cornell University, where he played college football as an end in 1901. He earned a medical degree from the University of Buffalo in 1904 and practiced medicine in Elmira.

Turnbull served in the United States Army during World War I as a major and chief surgeon of the 107th Infantry Regiment in France. He died on August 13, 1939, in Elmira, after being hospitalized for a heart ailment.^[2][3]

Head coaching record

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
Buffalo (Independent) (1903)
1903	Buffalo	4–4
Buffalo:		4–4
Total:		4–4

References

1. Hollander, Scott. "1903 Buffalo Football". Buffalo, New York: University at Buffalo Libraries. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
2. "Dr. R. A. Turnbull Dies; Long Leader In Medical, Civic and Military Affairs". Emira Star–Gazette. Elmira, New York. August 13, 1939. p. 2. Retrieved April 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .
3. "Dr. Turnbull Was Hero of First Cornell Win Over Penn in '01; Scored After 85-Yard Dash". Emira Star–Gazette. Elmira, New York. August 17, 1939. p. 20. Retrieved April 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com .

External links

• Ray Turnbull at Find a Grave