He earned a salary of $150 per game during his time with the Pirates.
Ray Kemp was a Football Player who had a net worth of $55 million. He was born in April 7, 1907 and was the first African-American player for the Pittsburgh Pirates football team and the second one to ever play in the NFL. He earned a salary of $150 per game during his time with the Pirates.
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💰 Net worth: $55 million (2024)
Ray Kemp, a well-known football player in Pennsylvania, has amassed an impressive net worth of $55 million as estimated in 2024. With his exceptional skills and dedication to the sport, Kemp has become a prominent figure in the football community. Throughout his career, he has achieved numerous milestones and accolades, along with endorsements and sponsorship deals, contributing to his substantial wealth. Known for his exceptional playing style and charismatic presence on the field, Ray Kemp continues to leave a lasting impact on the world of football and remains an inspiration to aspiring athletes.
About
Tackle for the first Pittsburgh Pirates football team who was the team's first African-American player, and only the second one to ever play in the NFL.
Before Fame
After playing football at Duquesne University he starred on Art Rooney's semi-professional J.P. Rooney team, which eventually became the Steelers.
Trivia
He lasted only one year in the league, and after him no other black player would make it onto an NFL team until 1946.
Family Life
He was born in Cecil, Pennsylvania, in the state's coal mining section, where his father moved to from Virginia.
Associated With
Like him, Art Shell, the first African American NFL coach, broke boundaries for equality in the NFL.
