About George Wanless
Lived 1898 – 1961 (aged 63). George Wanless was an American american football player.
George Smith "Babe" Wanless (July 13, 1898 – November 1, 1961) was an American football player.
Wanless was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1898.
He played professional football as a back, end, and guard for the Louisville Brecks in the National Football League (NFL). He appeared in three NFL games during the 1922 and 1923 seasons.
After his football career ended, Wanless became an automobile dealer in Louisville. In 1950, he moved to Tarpon Springs, Florida. He became manager of the Tarpon Springs chamber of commerce starting in 1956. He died in Tampa, Florida, in 1961.
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Who was George Wanless?
American football player (1898-1961)
When was George Wanless born?
George Wanless was born on 13 July 1898 in Louisville.
When did George Wanless die?
George Wanless died on 1 November 1961.
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George Wanless was an american football player.
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George Wanless was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Wanless. https://biography.guide/george-wanless/
MLA: "George Wanless." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-wanless/.
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