Ray Daughters
Daughters in 1929 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 10, 1895 Denver, Colorado, US |
| Died | September 16, 1967 (aged 72) Seattle, Washington, US |
| Playing career | |
| 1910–1916 | Seattle YMCA, Washington Natatorium |
| 1916-1930 | Crystal Pool Swim Club |
| Positions | Freestyle, Butterfly |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1916-1930 | Seattle Crystal Pool SC |
| 1936, 1948 | U.S. Olympic Swim Team Women's Head Coach |
| 1932-1964 | US Olympic team adviser (8 Olympics) |
| 1930-1964 | Washington Athletic Club Coach, Athletic Director |
| 1965-1966 | Mercer Island Country Club Managing Director |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 64 National championships (WAC) | |
| Awards | |
| International Swim. Hall of Fame 1971 American Swim Coaches Hall of Fame | |
| Records | |
| 30 world records 301 American records (WAC) | |
Raymond Earl Daughters (January 10, 1895 – September 16, 1967) was an American swimmer and coach. He served for a period as a Chairman of both the AAU and Men's Olympic swimming committee. Between 1930-1964, he led the swim team of the Washington Athletic Club to 64 national championships, 30 world records, and 301 American records. Daughters coached five U.S. medalists in the 1936 and 1956 Olympics who won a total of eight medals, including four gold.