Red Grange facts

7/17/15-Author:Tali
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Harold Edward "Red" Grange, was born on June 13, 1903. He played for the Fighting Illini where he earned the name of The Galloping Ghost due to his elusiveness and speed. Some college data on Red Grange:

  • 20 games played
  • 3,362 rushing yards
  • Caught 14 passes
  • 253 receiving yards
  • Completed 40 of 82 passes thrown
  • 575 passing yards
  • 31 touchdowns (16 of which were at least 20 yards)
  • In his 20 games he only failed to score in a 1925 loss to Nebraska
  • Three time All-American

Red Grange went on to play in the NFL and is both in the College and Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Red Grange and the Rise of Modern Football (Sport and Society)

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