He was an American collegiate and professional gridiron football player and broadcaster. Red Grange, byname of Harold Edward Grange was born on June 13, 1903, in Forksville, Pennsylvania, U.S. © 2020 NFL Enterprises LLC. She was a flight attendant, and they met on a plane. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. When questioned in a 1974 interview, "Was it Grantland Rice who dubbed you the Galloping Ghost?"
Grange was born in Forksville, Pennsylvania as the third child of Sadie and Lyle Grange.To help the family earn money, he took a part time job as an ice toter for $37.50 per week,After graduation Grange enrolled at the University of Illinois, where he was admitted to the Zeta Psi fraternity.Grange vaulted to national prominence as a result of his performance in the October 18, 1924, game against The game inspired Grantland Rice to write the following poetic description: Grange attended college at the University of Illinois, b… That day was also dedication day for … Red Grange was born on June 13, 1903, in Forks Ville, Pennsylvania. HB | Canton Bulldogs (Pre-NFL - NFL)
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The Grange legend flowered one afternoon in 1924, when his Illinois team was facing undefeated Michigan. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. "l was just an ordinary ball-carrier after that. Red Grange NFL Stats; Player News. Contributor | Boston Braves T | Green Bay Packers On the other side of the table sat Ralph Scott, former All-American lineman from Wisconsin, and now coach of the Yankees. I did develop into a pretty good defensive back, however. He was an outstanding halfback whose spectacular long runs made him … He was nicknamed “Ice Man” and “the Wheaton Ice Man.”He had a si… "l didn't play at all in 1928,"Grange remembers. ... 1974 Fleer Team Cloth Patch Stickers - The Immortal Roll #REGR Red Grange [Good to VG‑EX] $5.72. Grange was the only unanimous choice.In 2011, Grange was announced as #1 on the "Big Ten Icons" series presented by the The 2008 movie Leatherheads, staring George Clooney, John Krasinski and Renée Zellweger, was loosely based on Grange. When Pyle and the Bears ownership couldn’t agree on terms for the 1926 season, Pyle formed a rival American Football League with a team in New York called the Yankees that featured Grange.While the Yankees had moderate success, the rest of the league failed. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The team was unable to improve on their 6–1–4 record from 1924 and finished with a 9–5–3 record under head coach George Halas earning them a seventh-place finish in the team standings, their worst showing to that date.

"Halas invited Grange back to the Bears in 1929 and he remained with them through the 1934 season. 2008 Donruss Classics - [Base] #114 Red Grange #/999. Harold (Red) Grange, whose dramatic exploits as a football running back for the University of Illinois and the Chicago Bears more than 60 years ago made him an idol of his age and a … In the unofficial 1932 championship, Grange caught the game winning touchdown pass from Grange's manager C. C. Pyle realized that as the greatest football star of his era, Grange could attract moviegoers as well as sports fans. HB | Chicago Bears He was called "The Galloping Ghost," and it was his presence that brought pro football from the sandlots to the big time. He announced the Chicago Bears games on TV in the 1950s and later was the color commentator for the NBC-TV college football game of the week. Red Grange: Pos: HB-BB-DB-TB, Career: 96 G, 32 TD, Bears/Yankees 1925-1934, 1x TD Leader, born PA 1903, died 1991 The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. $4.57. QB | Washington Redskins Red Grange was so great and popular in college that immediately after signing him as a professional, the Chicago Bears put together a grueling 19-game, 67-day barnstorming tour to make money. They moved to Wheaton, Illinois when they were able to have a home of their own. Contributor/HC | Green Bay Packers HB | Green Bay Packers

NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. His signing with the Bears helped legitimize the National Football League. Latest on HB Red Grange including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com In 1931, he visited Abington Senior High School (in Abington, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia). FB | Chicago Cardinals American Football Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community.Neft, David S., Cohen, Richard M., and Korch, Rick. He had difficulty speaking for a time after that injury.