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American baseball player (1893–1976) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Otto C. "Jaybird" Ray (May 19, 1893 in Lexington, Missouri – January 19, 1976 in Liberty, Missouri) was a Catcher and Outfielder in the Negro leagues. Monarchs team mate George Carr said of Ray during the White Sox Winter League that Ray could not only catch, but could also back up first base.[1]
| Otto Ray | |
|---|---|
| |
| Catcher | |
| Born: May 19, 1893 Lexington, Missouri | |
| Died: January 19, 1976 (aged 82) Liberty, Missouri | |
Batted: Both Threw: Right | |
| debut | |
| 1920, for the Kansas City Monarchs | |
| Last appearance | |
| 1926, for the Gilkerson's Union Giants | |
| Teams | |
Under Sol White, Ray managed the Cleveland Browns in their only season in 1924.[2]
Ray died in Liberty, Missouri at the age of 82. He is buried at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas.
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