Garland Grange
Garland Arthur "Gardie" or "Pinky" Grange (December 2, 1906 – May 28, 1981)[1] was a professional American football player for the Chicago Bears from 1929 until 1931. Prior to his professional playing career, he played college football at the University of Illinois. He was the younger brother of, Illinois and Bears' star, Red Grange. In 1932 he served as the head coach for the independent St. Louis Veterans and Memphis Tigers.
| Born: | December 2, 1906 Forksville, Pennsylvania |
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| Died: | May 28, 1981 (aged 74) Miami, Florida |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Halfback, end |
| College | Illinois |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1929–1931 | Chicago Bears |
References
- "1989 - 1980 Pro Football Necrology List". Pro Football Deaths 1981. Oldest Living Pro Football Players. 2012. Archived from the original on 2016-08-02. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
- Carroll, Bob (1983). "The St. Louis Gunners" (PDF). Coffin Corner. Professional Football Researchers Association. 4 (Annual): 1–14. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-11-27.
- Gill, Bob (1982). "Pro Football Spreads South" (PDF). Coffin Corner. Professional Football Researchers Association. 4 (Annual): 1–2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-11-27.
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