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Nicknamed “The Galloping Ghost,” Red Grange, 1903-1991 played college football for the University of Illinois Bears. On October 18, 1924, Grange reached legendary status against the University of Michigan, who had not been beaten in 20 straight…

This image depicts Grantland Rice’s Underwood typewriter. Over the years, Rice used a number of typewriters, including both portable and larger models such as this one. On July 13, 1954, Rice completed his story on Willie Mays and the All-Star game…

Grantland Rice, 1880-1954, visiting with President Warren G. Harding, 1865-1923, Ring Lardner, 1885-1933, and Secretary of State Henry P. Fletcher, 1873-1959, at the White House. Rice played golf with the President a number of times. This photograph…

Grantland Rice became the first play-by-play announcer to be carried live on radio during the 1922 World Series. Going beyond the print media, Rice began broadcasting over radio regularly with the 1930s Coca-Cola Top Notchers. Over the course of the…