Red Grange was a professional football player for the Chicago Bears a NFL team in 1925. He is most well known for a 95-yard kickoff return touchdown against the University of Michigan, while playing at the University of Illinois. He was a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame.
Fast Facts:
- Born: June 13, 1903
- Full Name: Harold Edward Grange
- Birthplace: Forksville, Pennsylvania
- Nickname: The Galloping Ghost
- Featured on the cover of Time Magazine on October 5, 1925
- Has Grange Field at Wheaton Warrenville South High School named after him
- Considered the best college player of all time by ESPN
- Was a motivational speaker and sports analyst until 1963
- Died: January 28, 1991 at age 87
Red Grange Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Chicago Bears
- NFL.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1925
Red Grange Timeline
June 13, 1903: Born
1922-1925: Played at the University of Illinois
1925: Played for the Chicago Bears
1926-1927: Played in the American Football League
1928: Sat out full season due to injury
1929-1943: Returned to play for the Chicago Bears
1943: Retired from the NFL
1951: Inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame
1963: Inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
1978: Tossed coin for the Super Bowl XII
January 28, 1991: Died at age 87
