Ray Donaldson

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RyanChristiansen
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Ray Donaldson

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Ray Donaldson, who played center, played 17 seasons in the NFL (1980-1996), the first 13 years with the Colts (Baltimore 1980-1983, Indianapolis 1984-1992) and then two years with the Seattle Seahawks (1993-1994) and two with the Dallas Cowboys (1995-1996). He was named to the Pro Bowl six times and has one Super Bowl ring with the Dallas Cowboys (1995).

During his career, Donaldson pass-blocked for a collection of quarterbacks, including Bert Jones, Mike Pagel, Jack Trudeau, Chris Chandler, Jeff George, Rick Mirer, and Troy Aikman. He run-blocked for Curtis Dickey, Randy McMillan, Eric Dickerson, Chris Warren, and Emmitt Smith.
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Re: Ray Donaldson

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To paraphrase Bill Parcells, it seems like Ray Donaldson gets into the Hall of the Very Good "on roller skates". Quite a football player.
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