Harold 'Red' Grange date of birth:
June 13, 1903
How old was Harold 'Red' Grange when died?
87
Where was Harold 'Red' Grange born?
Forksville, Pennsylvania
When did Harold 'Red' Grange die?
January 28, 1991
How tall is Harold 'Red' Grange?
6' (183 cm)
Short Biography
Harold Edward "Red" Grange, nicknamed "The Galloping Ghost" or "The Galloping Red Ghost", (June 13, 1903 – January 28, 1991) was a college and professional American football halfback for the University of Illinois, the Chicago Bears, and for the short-lived New York Yankees. His signing with the Bears helped legitimize the National Football League. He was a charter member of both the College and Pro Football Halls of Fame. In 1924, Grange became the first recipient of the Chicago Tribune Silver Football award denoting the Big Ten's most valuable player. In 2008, he was named the best college football player of all time by ESPN, and in 2011, he was named the Greatest Big Ten Icon by the Big Ten Network.