About Louis Menges
Lived 1888 – 1969 (aged 80). Louis Menges was an American association football player and politician.
Louis John Menges (October 30, 1888 – March 10, 1969) was an American politician, businessman, and amateur soccer player who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.
Menges was born in East St. Louis, Illinois and went to the East St. Louis parochial and public schools. In 1904 he was a member of the Christian Brothers College team, which won the silver medal in the soccer tournament. He played all four matches as a goalkeeper. He served in the United States Army during World War I. Menges served in the Illinois Senate from 1935 to 1943 and was a Democrat. He was the owner and builder of movie theaters.
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Who was Louis Menges?
American soccer player (1888-1969)
When was Louis Menges born?
Louis Menges was born on 30 October 1888 in East St. Louis.
When did Louis Menges die?
Louis Menges died on 10 March 1969 in Philadelphia.
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Louis Menges was an association football player and politician.
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Louis Menges was American.
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