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Harold Edward " Red " Grange (June 13, 1903 – January 28, 1991), nicknamed " the Galloping Ghost " and " the Wheaton Iceman ", was an American football halfback who played for the Chicago Bears and the short-lived New York Yankees. His signing with the Bears helped legitimize the National Football League (NFL). [1]
Jul 24, 2021 · While Grange was still playing for the Bears, he starred in a 12 part movie series titled “The Galloping Ghost.” Remarkably, Grange did all his own stunts in the film that included fight scenes and car chases.
Against a highly rated Michigan team, Grange ran for touchdowns of 95, 67, 56, and 44 yards in the first quarter of play. In the second half he scored a fifth touchdown and threw a touchdown pass in a 39–14 Illinois victory. Grange was nicknamed the “Galloping Ghost” for his blinding speed and elusive running style.
Jul 24, 2021 · 193. 18K views 1 year ago. A gambling ring run out of the Mogul Taxi company is intent on fixing college football games. Football star Harold "Red" Grange is a target for the gamblers, whose...
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Legendary game. Galloping Ghost scared opponents. By Larry Schwartz. Special to ESPN.com. "I was interviewing George Halas and I asked him who is the greatest running back he ever saw. He said,...
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Harold "Red" Grange was the miracle man of the 1920s, picked for the all-century team, named the Galloping Ghost because no one could catch him. He was fast, elusive, football's greatest open-field runner up to his time.
Oct 5, 2014 · A streak of fire, a breath of flame. Eluding all who reach and clutch; A gray ghost thrown into the game. That rival hands may never touch; A rubber bounding, blasting soul. Whose destination is the goal — Red Grange of Illinois!