Wally McIlwain

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Wally McIlwain
Date of birth(1903-01-20)January 20, 1903
Place of birthChicago, Illinois
Date of deathJune 30, 1963(1963-06-30) (aged 60)
Place of deathEvanston, Illinois
Career information
Position(s)Wingback, halfbacl
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight173 lb (78 kg)
US collegeIllinois
Career history
As coach
1926Racine Tornadoes
As player
1926Racine Tornadoes
Career stats

Wallace Wesley McIlwain (January 20, 1903 – June 30, 1963) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Racine Tornadoes. In 1926, he was a player-coach for the Tornadoes. Prior to his professional career, McIlwain played college football at the University of Illinois, alongside Red Grange.

References

  • Carroll, John M. (2001). Red Grange and the Rise of Modern Football. University of Illinois Press. ISBN 0-252-07166-2.