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Harold Edward "Red" Grange, nicknamed "The Galloping Ghost", (June 13, 1903 - January 28, 1991) 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.
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Who was the galloping ghost during the 1920s?
Red grange
What is the galloping ghost of the 1920s?
Harold (Red) Edward Grange (June 13, 1903 ? January 28, 1991), was a professional and college American football player. He was a charter member of both the College and Pro Football Hall of Fame. Harold "Red" Grange Nickname: Red Grange. The Galloping Ghost.
Who were the big five during the 1920s?
Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, Red Grange, Bill Tilden, and Bobby Jones.
When was Red Grange born?
Red Grange was born on June 13, 1903.
What is Red Grange's birthday?
Red Grange was born on June 13, 1903.
When did Red Grange die?
Red Grange died on 1991-01-28.
What cemetery was Red Grange buried in?
Harold "Red" Grange was cremated and not interred.
Who were the five greatest sport stars in the 1920s?
Bill Tilden, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Man O war, Jack Dempsey, Babe Ruth, and Red Grange
Football player of the 1920s Red Grange played for what team?
Harold Edward "Red" Grange (also called The Galloping Ghost) played for the Chicago Bears in 1925 and from 1929-1934. He played for the New York Yankees football team for the 1926 and 1927 seasons. He sat out the 1928 season due to injury.
What sport did Red Grange play?
Red Grange played running back and defensive back.
Who were the outstanding athletes in the NFL from 1920-1940?
The 1920s to the 1940s were growth years for the National Football League. Some of the more famous were Red Grange, Sammy Baugh, and Jim Thorpe.
How did Red Grange die?
Pneumonia
