Red Grange Bears Autographed Football Display
Item Number: 357
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $1,500
Online Close: May 9, 2009 10:00 PM EDT
Bid History: 0 bids
Description
In his 20-game college career at Illinois, the “Galloping Ghost” ran 388 times for 2,071 yards (5.3 average), caught 14 passes for 253 yards and completed 40 of 82 passes for 575 yards. Of his 31 touchdowns, 16 were from at least 20 yards, with nine from more than 50. The day after the Ohio State game, Grange announced he was turning pro. C.C. Pyle, a Champaign, Ill., theater owner and promoter, negotiated an elaborate deal with Chicago Bears owner and coach George Halas. Honors include College Football Hall of Fame – 1951, Pro Football Hall of Fame – 1963, All-America - 1923, 1924, 1925, First Chicago Tribune Silver Football Award Winner as the Big Ten MVP – 1924, Walter Camp All-Century Team – 1989, Illinois All-Century Team – 1990, No. 77 Illinois jersey retired - 1925
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