George Connor (American football), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

George Connor (American football)

American football player

Date of Birth: 21-Jan-1925

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 31-Mar-2003

Profession: American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About George Connor (American football)

  • George Leo Connor (January 21, 1925 – March 31, 2003) was an American football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1948 to 1955.
  • He played tackle on offense, and on defense was recognized as one of the sport's first linebackers.
  • He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and of the College Football Hall of Fame.
  • He attended both the College of the Holy Cross and the University of Notre Dame.
  • He won the first Outland Trophy as the best college lineman in 1946.
  • Sportswriter Grantland Rice once observed Connor was "the closest thing to a Greek God since Apollo."

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