Cradle of Coaches

Raymond Ray

  • Position Swimming and Diving
  • Custom1 2001
  • Custom2 Before joining Miami, Ray spent 12 years as the first swimming coach at Fenn College (now Cleveland State). Ray served as Miami’s first swimming coach from 1952 to 1974, compiling a 148-89-2 record and leading the team to three Mid-American Conference championships. Over 22 seasons, he coached one Olympic gold medalist, Bill Mulliken, five All-Americans, and 88 MAC champions. He played a key role in hosting the 1955 NCAA Swimming Championships at Billings Natatorium. He retired after receiving the Distinguished Coach Award from the College Swimming Coaches Association of America.

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