Cameron Athletics Hall of Fame
A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Peay played football for Cameron from 1963-64, under Hall of Fame Coaches Leroy Montgomery and Charlie Dean. He was an offensive right tackle for CU and measured 6’5” 230 pounds. His team finished 8-2 and averaged just over 230 rushing yards per game, most of which were gained to the right, behind Peay. He transferred to the University of Arizona before finishing his college career at the University of Missouri, where he was an All American. Peay, who was referred to by UM sportswriters to be a “mountain of a man” was a second round selection and No. 10 pick overall in the 1966 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. He played eight years in the NFL, splitting time between New York, the Green Bay Packers, and the Kansas City Chiefs. After his playing career was over, Peay served as the head coach for Northwestern University from 1986-1991. He passes away on Sept. 21, 2013 at the age of 69.
