About Galen Laack
Lived 1931 – 1958 (aged 27). Galen Laack was an American american football player and basketball player.
Galen William Laack (April 3, 1931 – December 31, 1958 ) was an American professional football guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at the University of the Pacific and was drafted in the ninth round of the 1957 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins. He died on New Year's Eve in 1958 when his car would not turn and hit a tree.
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Who was Galen Laack?
American football player (1931-1958)
When was Galen Laack born?
Galen Laack was born on 3 April 1931 in Abbotsford.
When did Galen Laack die?
Galen Laack died on 31 December 1958 in Livermore.
What was Galen Laack's occupation?
Galen Laack was an american football player and basketball player.
What nationality was Galen Laack?
Galen Laack was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Galen Laack. https://biography.guide/galen-laack/
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