Remembering Red Grange, the 'Galloping Ghost' who made a …
2 days ago · Illinois legend Red Grange's most famous game came 100 years ago when he lit up Michigan. The Illini will honor the star this weekend who brought college football's popularity with him to the ...
CBS Pays Tribute to 1924 Michigan-Illinois Game With Old …
1 day ago · On the same day that Notre Dame's Four Horsemen ran roughshod over Army at the Polo Grounds, Illinois running back Red Grange burnished his legend with a spectacular performance against Michigan ...
Illinois Football Legend Red Grange: His Legacy and Impact - MSN
In front of a home crowd of 67,000, Grange finished with an otherworldly stat line of 402 total yards and six total touchdowns – oh, and he tacked on a pair of interceptions during his down time ...
Glen Carbon author writes book about Illinois star Red Grange
2 days ago · A founder of Father McGivney Catholic High School in Glen Carbon, Villhard released his latest book on Sept. 3. Grange made a name for himself Oct. 18, 1924, against Michigan during the formal ...
Red Grange - Wikipedia
Harold Edward " Red " Grange (June 13, 1903 – January 28, 1991), nicknamed " the Galloping Ghost " and " the Wheaton Iceman ", was an American professional 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).
100 years since Red Grange christened Illinois' Memorial Stadium
Oct 13, 2024 · One hundred years ago this week, Red Grange took the opening kickoff of the Illinois-Michigan football game and zigzagged through 11 frustrated defenders to score a touchdown.
Red Grange, The Galloping Ghost - WGN-TV
6 days ago · Red Grange became more famous than Babe Ruth 100 years ago and sparked the original debate as to whether college athletes should be compensated for their name, image, and likeness.
Remembering College Football’s “Galloping Ghost” Red Grange
Sep 21, 2015 · In 2008, ESPN.com called this electrifying running back and kick returner the greatest college football player ever. However, nearly 90 years earlier it was Chicago sportswriter Warren Brown who attributed The Galloping Ghost name to Harold Edward “Red” Grange.
Red Grange Remembers | WILL Pages | Illinois Public Media
Red Grange Remembers, produced by Denise La Grassa, features never-before-broadcast portions of Grange's last significant video interview, interspersed with photos and film of his career. Included is new footage of Kemper Peacock, the man who interviewed Grange in 1982, describing their interaction and how Grange was such a powerful presence ...
Red Grange dominated Michigan football 100 years ago. Here’s
1 day ago · Illinois star running back Harold "Red" Grange, far left, running for one of his six touchdowns that helped defeat Michigan 39-14 on Oct. 18, 1924. Photo provided with permission by the Bentley ...