Gus Welch

Football Player

Birthday December 18, 1892

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Wisconsin

DEATH DATE Jan 29, 1970 (77)

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About

Chippewa Indian who was inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame, and also coached lacrosse in several universities.

Before Fame

He played quarterback at Carlisle Indian School, alongside Jim Thorpe, and was coached by the legendary Pop Warner.

Trivia

He coached football at Washington State University, Virginia University, the American University, and at Haskell Indian Nations University.

Family Life

He was born a part of the Chippewa tribe in Spooner, Wisconsin.

Associated With

He was joined by O.J. Simpson in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983.