Ray Marshall

Career Overview

From 1980 through 1995, Ray D. Marshall established himself as the premier defensive player in NBBA history. A 1999 Hall of Fame inductee and longtime cornerstone of the Albuquerque Tru Sight, Marshall defined excellence during the league’s most competitive era.

A complete player, Ray combined elite fielding instincts with timely offensive production. He later competed with the Phoenix Outlaws in 1994 and the Chicago Cobras in 1995, extending a career that spanned fifteen World Series seasons.

World Series Dominance

Marshall’s impact is reflected in one of the most decorated resumes in league history. He earned nine World Series MVP honors, along with multiple additional All-Star selections, across an era defined by powerful hitters and the 90 foot baseline.

Selected Honors

• Co-MVP, Arlington, TX
• MVP, Houston, TX
• MVP, Minneapolis, MN
• MVP, St. Louis Park, MN
• MVP, Albuquerque, NM
• MVP, Palo Alto, CA
• MVP Defense, Austin, TX
• MVP Defense, 60 putouts, Topeka, KS
• MVP, Chicago, IL
• Offensive MVP. .785 batting average and 40 putouts, Houston, TX
• Defensive standout, 25 putouts, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Defensive All-Star, Denver, CO

From 1980 through 1989, Marshall helped lead the Tru Sight to eight World Series championships, including a then record six consecutive titles from 1984 through 1989.

Defensive Standard

Opposing teams frequently tested Marshall’s dominance, often challenging his blindfold or requesting additional measures during competition. Despite the scrutiny, his performance never wavered. His range, anticipation, and ability to convert outs under pressure set a defensive benchmark that no NBBA athlete has matched.

Beyond Beep Baseball

Marshall was also a three-time Gold Medalist in Goalball through United States Association of Blind Athletes competition and a member of the 1982 World Championship team, the first American squad to claim that title.

Off the field, he served on the boards of both the NBBA and USABA and was a tireless advocate for athletic opportunity within the blind and visually impaired community. A graduate of the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the University of New Mexico, he dedicated his professional life to mentorship and service.

Ray Marshall’s legacy extends far beyond statistics. He elevated the standard of defensive play, strengthened the foundation of adaptive sport, and left an enduring mark on beep baseball and the broader athletic community.