About Jack Crangle
Lived 1899 – 1944 (aged 45). Jack Crangle was an American american football player.
Walter Francis "Jack" Crangle (June 8, 1899 – August 31, 1944) was an American football fullback. He played college football for the University of Illinois and was selected as an All-American in 1920 and 1921. He was a member of Illinois' Big Ten Conference championship teams in 1919 and 1920. He also played minor league baseball in 1924 for Elgin in the Chicago League. Crangle later became a football and basketball coach at St. Viator College, head baseball coach and assistant football coach under Gwinn Henry at the University of Missouri and assistant football coach at St. Louis University. Following Crangle's death in 1944, Jack Ryan of the Chicago Daily News wrote that Crangle "rates high among the many good backs Bob Zuppke developed at the state university."
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Who was Jack Crangle?
American football player and coach (1899-1944)
When was Jack Crangle born?
Jack Crangle was born on 8 June 1899 in Onarga.
When did Jack Crangle die?
Jack Crangle died on 31 August 1944 in Independence.
What was Jack Crangle's occupation?
Jack Crangle was an american football player.
What nationality was Jack Crangle?
Jack Crangle was American.
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