Harold Gray (American football) facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 24, 1938 Norfolk, Virginia |
| Died | April 30, 1990 (aged 51) |
| Playing career | |
| Football | |
| 1957–1960 | Maryland State |
| 1965–1968 | Norfolk Neptunes |
| Baseball | |
| c. 1960 | Maryland State |
| Position(s) | Offensive guard (football) |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| Football | |
| 1973–1977 | Maryland Eastern Shore |
| 1981–1989 | Hampton (OL/DL) |
| Baseball | |
| 1973 | Maryland Eastern Shore |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 11–38 (football) 12–6 (baseball) |
Harold Curtis "House" Gray (born October 24, 1938 – died April 30, 1990) was an important American sports figure. He was a talented player and coach in both American football and baseball. Gray is best known for his time at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. There, he played both sports and later became a head coach.
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Harold Gray's Sports Career
Harold Gray, also known as "House," had a long career in sports. He was both a player and a coach. He played football and baseball at Maryland State College. This was before it became the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Playing Days
Gray played football as an Offensive guard. This position helps block for the offense. He played for Maryland State from 1957 to 1960. Later, he also played for the Norfolk Neptunes from 1965 to 1968. He also played baseball for Maryland State around 1960.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Harold Gray became a coach. He coached both football and baseball.
Football Coaching
Gray was the head football coach at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He coached the Hawks from 1973 to 1977. During his time there, his team had an overall record of 11 wins and 38 losses. He also coached at Hampton University from 1981 to 1989. At Hampton, he coached the offensive and defensive lines.
Baseball Coaching
In 1973, Gray also served as the head baseball coach at Maryland Eastern Shore. His baseball team had a good season. They finished with 12 wins and 6 losses.
Harold Gray passed away on April 30, 1990. He is remembered for his contributions to college sports.
