Longtime Lions Wide Receiver Ray Jarvis Dies at 77
Summary
Ray Jarvis, a former NFL wide receiver who played nine seasons and was known for his time with the Detroit Lions, died at 77 in Wisconsin. He was recognized for his college football achievements at Norfolk State and later honored by the university in 2023.Key Facts
- Ray Jarvis was born on February 2, 1949, in Chesapeake, Virginia.
- He played college football at Norfolk State from 1967 to 1970, setting records there.
- Jarvis was drafted in the 5th round of the 1971 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
- He played in the NFL for nine seasons with the Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, and New England Patriots.
- He was the Detroit Lions' offensive MVP in 1976 and led their team in receiving yards for two seasons.
- Jarvis finished his NFL career with 104 catches, 1,832 yards, and 11 touchdowns.
- Norfolk State inducted him into their Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023.
- Jarvis had been in hospice care due to Alzheimer's disease and dementia before his death on August 3, 2023; he is survived by his wife, daughters, and siblings.
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