Ray Easterling (1995) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame

Ray Easterling

Induction:
1995
Class:
1972

Ray Easterling was a standout defensive back for the Spiders from 1969-71 and a captain his senior year. He was an All-Southern Conference selection in 1970 and 1971 and played in the 1972 Coaches All-America Game. He had six interceptions in 1970, the fourth highest total in school history. He returned two of those interceptions for touchdowns, also a school record. He was fifth on UR's career interception list with 10. He made the All-State team in 1971. He won 11 letters at Collegiate High School, in Richmond, Virginia, where he also participated in baseball, track and soccer. Easterling played professionally with the NFL's Atlanta Falcons from 1972-79.