Red Grange: The Galloping Ghost
Red Grange exploded onto the national scene in the 1920s as college football's first true superstar.
Playing for the University of Illinois, the running back known as "The Galloping Ghost" captivated the nation with his breathtaking speed and elusive moves, becoming a cultural phenomenon and a pivotal figure in football history.
Grange cemented his legend in one astonishing performance against Michigan in 1924. In the first twelve minutes of the game, he scored four spectacular touchdowns on long runs, an individual feat that has never been equaled.
His fame was so immense that immediately after his last college game, he signed with the Chicago Bears. The massive crowds he drew on a subsequent barnstorming tour are credited with saving the fledgling NFL.
As the game's first transcendent star, Red Grange left an indelible mark on both college and professional football history. 🏈
