Garland Grange

American football player (1906–1981)
American football player
Garland Grange
Personal information
Born:(1906-12-02)December 2, 1906
Forksville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:May 28, 1981(1981-05-28) (aged 74)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Career information
College:Illinois
Position:Halfback, end
Career history
  • Chicago Bears (1929–1931)
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

  1. ^ "Garland Grange under knife to repair shoulder". Chicago Tribune. October 7, 1925. p. 29. Retrieved February 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ^ "Two Granges will play here sunday". The Buffalo Times. October 9, 1929. p. 16. Retrieved February 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon

Further reading

  • Carroll, Bob (1983). "The St. Louis Gunners" (PDF). Coffin Corner. 4 (Annual). Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–14. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 27, 2010.
  • Gill, Bob (1982). "Pro Football Spreads South" (PDF). Coffin Corner. 4 (Annual). Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–2. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 27, 2010.
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1927 Illinois Fighting Illini football—national champions
Head coach
Robert Zuppke
Assistant coach
Justa Lindgren


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