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Garland Grange

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Garland Grange
Date of birth(1906-12-02)December 2, 1906
Place of birthForksville, Pennsylvania
Date of deathMay 28, 1981(1981-05-28) (aged 74)
Place of deathMiami, Florida
Career information
Position(s)Halfback, end
US collegeIllinois
Career history
As player
1929–1931Chicago Bears
Career stats

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.

References

  1. ^ "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.