| Russ Lay | |
| Position: | Guard, tackle |
| Birth Date: | January 22, 1907 |
| Birth Place: | Williamston, Michigan |
| Death Place: | Lake City, Michigan |
| Height Ft: | 5 |
| Height In: | 11 |
| Weight Lbs: | 198 |
| High School: | Williamston (MI) |
| College: | Michigan State University |
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| Pfr: | LayxRu20 |
Russell M. Lay (January 22, 1907 – September 27, 1965) was an American football player.
Lay was born in Williamston, Michigan in 1907, and attended Williamston High School.[1]
He played college football for Michigan State College (later known as Michigan State University) from 1931 to 1933.[1] [2]
Lay signed with the Detroit Lions in June 1934.[3] [4] He appeared in two games for the Lions.[1] In mid-October 1935, he joined the Cincinnati Reds,[5] starting one game.[1] In mid-November 1935, Lay was sold to the St. Louis Gunners.[6] He started one game for the Gunners.[1] [7]
Lay served in the Navy during World War II.[1] After the war, he operated a used car dealership in Lansing. He later sold his interest in the dealership and moved to Lake City, Michigan. He died in 1965 in Lake City.[8]