Garland Grange
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | December 2, 1906 Forksville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died: | May 28, 1981 (aged 74) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College: | Illinois |
| Position: | Halfback, end |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Player stats at PFR | |
Garland Arthur "Gardie" or "Pinky" Grange (December 2, 1906 – May 28, 1981) 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.[1][2] In 1932 he served as the head coach for the independent St. Louis Veterans and Memphis Tigers.
References[edit]
- ^ "Garland Grange under knife to repair shoulder". Chicago Tribune. 7 October 1925. p. 29. Retrieved 5 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Two Granges will play here sunday". The Buffalo Times. 9 October 1929. p. 16. Retrieved 5 February 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
Further reading[edit]
- Carroll, Bob (1983). "The St. Louis Gunners" (PDF). Coffin Corner. 4 (Annual). Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–14. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-11-27.
- Gill, Bob (1982). "Pro Football Spreads South" (PDF). Coffin Corner. 4 (Annual). Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-11-27.
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