Ralph Goldston

Ralph Goldston
No. 22, 88, 80, 21, 76, 27
PositionsHalfback
Defensive back
Personal information
Born(1929-02-25)February 25, 1929
Campbell, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJuly 9, 2011(2011-07-09) (aged 82)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolCampbell Memorial
CollegeIndiana (1947-1948)
Youngstown St. (1950-1951)
NFL draft1952: 11th round, 125th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards203
Rushing average2.6
Receptions4
Receiving yards20
Total touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ralph Peter Goldston (February 25, 1929 – July 9, 2011) was a running back and defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL) who played nine seasons for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He helped the Tiger-Cats to two Grey Cup wins in 1957 and 1963. He was a 4 time all-star with the Ti-Cats, intercepting 32 passes and returning them for 416 yards. Goldston finished his career with the Montreal Alouettes in 1965. He was selected in the 1952 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles and he played four seasons for the Eagles. After retiring as an active player, Goldston spent 30 years as a college coach (Harvard and Colorado) and finally a scout for the Seattle Seahawks.

Goldston died on July 9, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio.