Ray Flaherty was an American football player and coach who had a successful career in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Spokane, Washington in 1902 and attended Gonzaga University. He began his professional career in 1927 with the New York Yankees of the NFL. He was an All-Pro selection in 1928 and 1929 and led the Yankees to the NFL championship in 1928.

In 1931, Flaherty joined the Boston Braves, and he was named the team's head coach in 1932. He led the Braves to the NFL championship in 1932 and 1933. He was also named the NFL's Coach of the Year in 1932.

Flaherty left the Braves in 1936 and joined the Washington Redskins as a player-coach. He was named the Redskins' head coach in 1937 and led the team to the NFL championship in 1937 and 1942. He was also named the NFL's Coach of the Year in 1937.

Flaherty retired as a player in 1939 and continued to coach the Redskins until 1945. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1976.

Ray Flaherty was one of the most successful players and coaches in the history of the NFL. He was a two-time All-Pro selection and led two teams to NFL championships as a player. He was also named the NFL's Coach of the Year twice and led two teams to NFL championships as a coach. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1976 in recognition of his outstanding career.

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