Peppy Blount

Ralph Eugene Blount
Profile
PositionEnd
Personal information
Born(1924-10-24)October 24, 1924
Ferris, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 22, 2010(2010-06-22) (aged 85)
Longview, Texas U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Career information
High schoolBig Spring High School
CollegeThe University of Texas
Other information
Military career
Allegiance United States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1943–1945
Rank Captain
UnitUnited States Army Air Forces
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Presidential Unit Citation (x2), Battle Star (x6)

Ralph Eugene "Peppy" Blount (born October 19, 1924, Ferris, Texas - d. June 22, 2010) was an American collegiate football end and official; member of the Texas house of representatives; former World War II pilot of a B-25J and author of several books about life, war and football.