Wally McIlwain
Wallace Wesley McIlwain (January 20, 1903 – June 30, 1963) was an American football player and coach. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Racine Tornadoes. In 1926, he was a player-coach for the Tornadoes. Prior to his professional career, McIlwain played college football at the University of Illinois, alongside Red Grange.
| Date of birth | January 20, 1903 |
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| Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Date of death | June 30, 1963 (aged 60) |
| Place of death | Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Wingback, halfback |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 173 lb (78 kg) |
| US college | Illinois |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 1926 | Racine Tornadoes |
| As player | |
| 1926 | Racine Tornadoes |
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References
- Carroll, John M. (2001). Red Grange and the Rise of Modern Football. University of Illinois Press. ISBN 0-252-07166-2.
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