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Red Dunn

1901 – 1957

American football player

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Lived 1901 – 1957 (aged 55). Red Dunn was an American radio personality and american football player.

Joseph Aloysius "Red" Dunn (June 21, 1901 – January 15, 1957) was an American professional football player who was a running back and punter for eight seasons with the Milwaukee Badgers, Chicago Cardinals, and Green Bay Packers. He was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1976. He is the grandfather of former quarterback Jason Gesser.

Nicknamed "Red" for the color of his hair, Dunn possessed an equally colorful personality. He earned five letters competing in football, basketball and baseball at Marquette Academy. Dunn later attended Marquette University, earning All-America honors while leading the Golden Avalanche in 1922 and 1923 to a 17–0–1 record. While a Packer, he served as Curly Lambeau's "field general" for the 1929, 1930, and 1931 NFL Champions.

After his playing days Dunn moved to coaching, assisting Frank Murray and Paddy Driscoll at Marquette from 1932 to 1940. Dunn is a member of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Marquette University
Also known as
Joseph Aloysius Dunn, Joe Dunn

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Red Dunn?

American football player (1901-1957)

When was Red Dunn born?

Red Dunn was born on 21 June 1901 in Milwaukee.

When did Red Dunn die?

Red Dunn died on 15 January 1957 in Milwaukee.

What was Red Dunn's occupation?

Red Dunn was a radio personality and american football player.

What nationality was Red Dunn?

Red Dunn was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Red Dunn

· Wikidata: Q4871294

· DBpedia: Red Dunn

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MLA: "Red Dunn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/red-dunn/.

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