Peppy Blount

Ralph Eugene Blount
PositionEnd
Personal information
Born:(1924-10-24)October 24, 1924
Ferris, Texas
Died:June 22, 2010(2010-06-22) (aged 85)
Longview, Texas
Height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Career history
CollegeThe University of Texas
High schoolBig Spring High School
Career highlights and awards
  • 1945 Southwest Conference Champion
  • 1945 Cotton Bowl Champion
  • 1948 Sugar Bowl Champion
  • 1949 Orange Bowl Champion
Military career
Allegiance United States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1943–1945
Rank Captain
UnitUnited States Army Air Forces
Battles / warsWorld 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.