Red Grange

Red Grange

Harold Edward "Red" Grange, nicknamed "The Galloping Ghost", was a college and professional American football halfback for the University of Illinois, the Chicago Bears, and for the short-lived New York Yankees. His signing with the Bears helped legitimize the National Football League. He was a charter member of both the College and Pro Football Hall of Fame. In 2008, he was named the best college football player of all time by ESPN, and in 2011, he was named the Greatest Big Ten Icon by the Big Ten Network. Grange was born in Forksville, Pennsylvania as the third child of Sadie and Lyle...
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quick facts
Birthdate:June 13, 1903
Birthplace:Forksville, Pennsylvania
Date of death:January 28, 1991
Height:6' 0"
Weight:180 lbs.
All Positions Played:Running back
Education:University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Also known as:Harold Edward Grange, The Wheaton Ice Man, The Galloping Ghost

Movies with appearances by Red Grange

The Galloping Ghost
The Galloping Ghost
Release date:1931
Directed by:William Reeves Eason, Benjamin H. Kline
Genre:Adventure

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Location:Champaign
Founded:1867
Colors:Orange, Blue, Navy Blue
Mascot:Chief Illiniwek

The University of Illlinois at Urbana-Champaign is a coeducational research university in the state of Illinois in the United States. It is the oldest and largest campus in the University of Illinois System. The university comprises 18 Colleges that offer more than 150 programs of study....
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NFL players from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
NamePositionMost recent team
Danny Clark Linebacker New York Giants
Kelvin Hayden Cornerback Atlanta Falcons
David Diehl Tackle New York Giants
Brandon Lloyd Wide receiver St. Louis Rams
Brandon Moore Guard New York Jets
Steve Weatherford Punter New York Giants
Pierre Thomas Running back New Orleans Saints
Rashard Mendenhall Running back Pittsburgh Steelers
Arrelious Benn Wide receiver Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jon Asamoah Kansas City Chiefs
Brit Miller St. Louis Rams
Mikel Leshoure Running back Detroit Lions
Martez Wilson Linebacker New Orleans Saints
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Hometown of Red Grange

Forksville
Forksville, Pennsylvania
Population:160

Forksville is a borough in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 145 at the 2010 census. It is the home of the 150 year old Forksville General Store, down the road from the Sullivan County Fairgrounds, and near Worlds End State Park. The name comes from the confluence of...
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Places Red Grange has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Red Grange
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Wheaton 54,465
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Personal relationships of Red Grange

Margaret Hazelberg
Margaret Hazelberg
Together:October 13, 1941 - January 28, 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What caused Red Grange's death?
  • A:
    He died in January, 1991 from pneumonia.
  • Q:
    What was Red Grange's occupation?
  • A:
    Red Grange was an accomplished american football player.
  • Q:
    Where did Red Grange go to school?
  • A:
    Red Grange was a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
  • Q:
    Where was Red Grange born?
  • A:
    Red Grange was born in Forksville.

Awards & Accolades

  • Pro Football Hall of Fame
    1963

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