B5710

Sport Balls

Football - Red Grange

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Harold Edward "Red" Grange was an All-American football halfback for the University of lllinois. Known affectionately as the "Galloping Ghost," he later starred for the professional Chicago Bears football team. When he signed his contract, it helped usher in the age of growth and popularity for the National Football League.

At Illinois he played football for three seasons. In his first college game, he scored three touchdowns against Nebraska. As a sophomore he led the "Fighting Illini" to an undefeated season. Of all his games, Grange is best remembered for the one against Michigan on October 18, 1924. The Wolverines were favored, having won the National Championship the year before. Red returned the opening kick-off 95 yards for a touchdown. He then scored touchdowns on runs of 67, 56, and 44 yards on the team's next tlree possessions. Illinois won 39 to 14 with Grange scoring a total of six touchdowns.

This amazing gridiron star is a charter member of both the College and Professional Halls of Fame. Red Grange - Collins #B5710 - $13.50.