Ralph J. Furey (June 16, 1903 – November 14, 1984) was an American college athlete, football coach, and college athletics administrator. He served as the athletic director at Columbia University from 1943 to 1968. Furey was born in New York City on June 16, 1903. He attended Brooklyn Preparatory School, before playing football and baseball at Columbia. Furey was the captain of the Columbia's football team in 1927. References 1903 births 1984 deaths Columbia Lions athletic directors Columbia Lions football players Columbia Lions football coaches Columbia Lions baseball players Brooklyn Preparatory School alumni Baseball players from New York City Players of American football from New York City