Kent Ryan

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Orson Kent Ryan (February 2, 1915 – February 3, 2006) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back for three seasons (1938, 1939, and 1940) for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He also served in the Army and was called in to serve in the South Pacific in 1941 for 5 years.

Key Information

Profile
Position	Halfback
Personal information
Born	(1915-02-03)February 3, 1915 Midvale, Utah, U.S.
Died	February 2, 2006(2006-02-02) (aged 90)
Career information
College	Utah State
Career history
Detroit Lions (1938–1940)
Awards and highlights
NFL interceptions co-leader (1940) First-team All-American (1936)
Career statistics
Interceptions 6 Rushing yards 263 Punts 12 Punting yards 462 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Interceptions	6
Rushing yards	263
Punts	12
Punting yards	462
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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He, along with Don Hutson and Ace Parker, led the league in interceptions with 6 for the 1940 season, the first in which the NFL kept records.^[1]

• Kent Ryan at Find a Grave

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