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RED BADGRO'S VITALS
Red Badgro

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Full Name: Morris Hiram "Red" Badgro

Height/Weight: 6'0"; 191 lbs

Jersey Number(s): 17, 29, 32

Position: End

DOB: December 1, 1902

Birthplace: Kent, Washington

College: Southern California

Years with the Giants:1930-1935

Hall of Fame Induction: 1981
RED BADGRO'S BIO
Badgro joined the Giants in 1930 and played six seasons at end. He made a name for himself as a superior defender, excellent blocker and big-play receiver.

Badgro helped lead the Giants to the NFL’s first championship game in 1933. He scored the first touchdown in NFL Championship Game history in 1933.In the championship game, the Giants spotted the Chicago Bears a 6-0 lead on two field goals at Wrigley Field. The Giants took a 7-6 halftime lead when Badgro caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from QB Harry Newman in the second quarter.

He tied for the NFL receiving title in 1934 with 16 receptions for 206 yards, including one touchdown. Badgro was named to the All-NFL team three times: 1931, 1933 and 1934.

Before joining the Giants, Badgro played with the Red Grange-led New York Yankees in the American Football League (12 games in 1927 and one game in 1928). He played pro baseball for three season, the first with the Tulsa in the minor leagues and then with the St. Louis Browns for two seasons.

Badgro has the distinction of being the oldest player ever to be elected into the Hall of Fame. He was 77 when he was enshrined in 1981.
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