Rudy Ramos continues flag-waving tradition for Hudson football at age 77
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Rudy Ramos, 77, has been waving the flag for Hudson football for over 30 years. He began this tradition in 1995 at Thompson Field, originally to support his son Taylor, who became an all-time leading rusher for the team. Despite multiple retirements, he remains a prominent figure in the community, uplifting players and fans alike with each game. Ramos was honored with a new flag in 2019 and inducted into Hudson’s Hall of Fame in 2022, solidifying his place in the team’s legacy.
- •Ramos started waving the flag in 1995 to inspire the Hudson Tigers.
- •His son Taylor is Hudson's all-time leading rusher.
- •Ramos has retired multiple times but always returns for the team.
- •He was honored with a new flag in 2019.
- •Ramos was inducted into Hudson's Hall of Fame in 2022.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Meet Rudy Ramos, the 77-year-old who has waved Hudson football’s flag for 30 years
"Notre Dame has its Rudy. So does Hudson. Meet the 77-year-old who has waved the flag for the Tigers for 30 years.
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