Downing Gray (1979) - Florida State Athletics Hall of Fame

Downing Gray

Induction:
1979

Downing Gray came from Pensacola to FSU and established a mark as one of the Seminoles finest collegiate golfers.

Before he graduated in 1961, Gray had starred for the Tribe linksmen for three years. While in college he won seven consecutive tournaments. After graduation, Gray became one of the world's finest amateur golfers. In 1962 he was runner-up in the U.S. Amateur Tournament. In 1963 and again in 1965 and 1967, Gray played on the American Walker Cup team.

For six consecutive years, 1963-1968, the former Seminole played in the Masters Tournament. He was low amateur in 1965 and 1967.

As a collegiate golfer and an amateur of world-wide stature, Downing Gray has well represented his alma mater.