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Longtime Lions Wide Receiver Ray Jarvis Dies at 77
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Longtime Lions Wide Receiver Ray Jarvis Dies at 77

Ray Jarvis, a former wide receiver for the Detroit Lions and a standout player at Norfolk State University, has died at age 77. He played nine seasons in the NFL, including stints with the Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Lions, and New England Patriots. During his college career at Norfolk State from 1967-70, Jarvis set records that remain unbroken, including a single-season yardage mark. After retiring, he became part of a group of older NFL players seeking compensation through the league's concussion settlement. Jarvis is survived by his wife, Ahdea, two daughters, and five siblings.

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Longtime Lions Wide Receiver Ray Jarvis Dies at 77

Ray Jarvis, a former wide receiver for the Detroit Lions and a standout player at Norfolk State University, has died at age 77. He played nine seasons in the NFL, including stints with the Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Lions, and New England Patriots. During his college career at Norfolk State from 1967-70, Jarvis set records that remain unbroken, including a single-season yardage mark. After retiring, he became part of a group of older NFL players seeking compensation through the league's concussion settlement. Jarvis is survived by his wife, Ahdea, two daughters, and five siblings.

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