Who was Gene Rayburn?
Gene Rayburn Gene Rayburn (December 22, 1917 – November 29, 1999) was an American radio and television personality. He is best known as the host of various editions of the popular American television game show "Match Game" for over two decades.
Virgil Rayburn Virgil Homer "Van" Rayburn (August 4, 1910 – June 15, 1991) was an American football end in the National Football League (NFL). Rayburn played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee, where he was selected All-Southern. Rayburn was also selected a second-team All-American by the "New York Sun". He played one year for the Brooklyn Dodgers.