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The following bio was taken from his induction into the M-Club Hall of Fame in 2003:

"Ray Jamieson was one of the greatest fullbacks in Tiger football history.

The Providence, Rhode Island, native came to Memphis in 1967 under former coach Billy J. Murphy and lettered for three seasons at fullback.

As a sophomore he was named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference team after leading the Tigers in rushing with 573 yards on 123 carries, which included a 137-yard effort against Louisville. He was knocked out of action during the 1969 season, but returned in 1970 only to once again suffer from football related injuries. A knee and shoulder injury slowed his season but he managed to finish fourth in rushing with 189 yards. In 1971, Jamieson, a senior, was back in his fullback position. He scored two touchdowns in the West Texas State game and rushed for 109 yards and a score against Southern Miss. Jamieson had a season high 122 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown run, against North Texas and helped the Tigers to a bid in the Pasadena Bowl. He finished the year with 559 yards rushing and scored a team leading six touchdowns.

Following the completion of his eligibility, he was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 1972 draft but suffered a career ending injury in an exhibition game and returned to Memphis to rebuild his life.

Jamieson received his degree from the University of Memphis in 1975. He and his wife, Diane, have two sons, Chris and Jeff."

My Dad took me to all the Tiger games at the Liberty Bowl.

I loved those teams.

RIP RayJ!

Close friends with his oldest son. Apparently he fell out yesterday while up in the Ozarks with his family. Always intimidated the hell out of me when I would go over to their house as a young boy in the 80's. I knew he played (or had played) football and he had such a presence with his big, loud Rhode Island voice. Enjoyed seeing him a couple of times of year over the years when his son was in town. We'd always go pick up food for him from The Club (Farmington/Gtown CC). These days he loved fishing, golfing (as he was able), and playing cards. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.

I remember Jamieson very well. His power runs up the middle were unforgettable. I loved Spook Murphy's brand of football. I'm not sure Bear Bryant could have accomplished more at Memphis State than Spook did. He converted a "small college" football program into a winning "major college" football program in a community full of apathy and influential enemies.

R.I.P. RJ.

I also was lucky enough to know Ray. He was quite a legend as an athlete in Rhode Island and of course as a Tiger. His youngest son and I are good friends and his wife Diane was an amazing and loyal wife to him through some really tough times. She is a saint. We will all miss him but his family will have a huge void to fill. He was crazy about his wife, sons and grandchildren. There will be a memorial service at Germantown Country Club Sunday Sept 8 from 1pm - 4pm if you want to visit his family or friends. There also is a nice obituary about him in today's paper. Let's not forget our great Tigers of the past. Say a Prayer for Diane, Jeff, Chris and the family.

(08-27-2013 08:33 AM)Gray Avenger Wrote: [ -> ]I remember Jamieson very well. His power runs up the middle were unforgettable.

Raymond Dean Jamieson of Germantown, TN passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the age of 66. Ray was born in Providence, Rhode Island where he grew up and excelled in athletics. He was recruited by Memphis State in 1967 to play TIGER FOOTBALL. He was a U of Memphis Hall of Fame fullback that helped the 1971 team, under Coach "Spook" Murphy to a victory in the Pasadena Bowl. He went on to play for the Oakland Raiders under The Coach John Madden. After a career ending neck injury, his will, competitive nature and never give up attitude, allowed him to walk again and have a family that loved him. He is survived by his wife Diane, two sons Chris and Jeff, their wives Jaime and Konnie, and a sister Mildred and her husband Carl. His greatest joy came from his four grandchildren Bryce, Lauren, Chase and Andrew. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and loyal friend to many. Ray was generous, fun loving and will be missed by all. If there is a lesson to take from Ray's life it is to never give up no matter what life throws at you and always keep your head up. As Ray would say in his native New England accent "I'm outta here!". A memorial service will be held at Germantown Country Club, 1780 Kimbrough Rd Germantown, TN 38138 on Sunday, September 8th 2013 from 1-4 p.m. All friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, please make all donations to St Jude Children's Hospital or to the NFL's Youth Football Heads Up Football Program.

R.I.P. Ray, you were one hell of a player.

Ray, was a helluva player. Sad to hear this. I remember all those games very well. He was tremendous.