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Red Grange

Born: June 13, 1903
Football HB

3-time All-America at Illinois who brought 1st huge crowds to pro football when he signed with Chicago Bears in 1925; formed 1st AFL with manager-promoter C.C. Pyle in 1926, but league folded and he returned to Bears.

Died: Jan. 28, 1991

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