Ray Guy
Inducted:
2014
Player Stats
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
195 lb (88 kg)
Born:
December 22, 1949
Swainsboro, Georgia, U.S.
Died:
November 3, 2022
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Position:
Punter
College:
Southern Miss (1970–1972)
Ray Guy is widely regarded as the greatest punter in NFL history, revolutionizing the position with his powerful leg and precise control. Playing for the Oakland Raiders from 1973 to 1986, Guy changed how teams used punting as a strategic weapon.
His ability to consistently pin opponents deep in their territory shifted field position battles and impacted game outcomes. Guy was a three-time Super Bowl champion and became the first pure punter inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
Known for his durability and professionalism, he set standards for punters that still influence the game today.
Guy's Awards and Honors
- 3× Super Bowl champion (XI, XV, XVIII)
- 6× First-team All-Pro (1973–1978)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1979, 1980)
- 7× Pro Bowl (1973–1978, 1980)
- Known for exceptional hang time and directional kicking
NFL Records
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
- NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- First-team All-American (1972)
- NFL’s all-time leader in total punts and punt yards at retirement
NFL Teams
Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders (1973–1986)
NFL draft:
1973: 1st round, 23rd pick
Oakland Raiders
Number Worn:
8
NFL Stats
Seasons:
1973–1986
Games Played:
207
Punts:
1,049
Punt Yards:
44,493
Average Punt Distance:
42.4 yards
Longest Punt:
77 yards
Inside 20:
210
