Ed Healey

About

Hall of Fame tackle who played for the Chicago Bears from 1923 until 1927.

Before fame

He attended two colleges: the College of the Holy Cross and Dartmouth; he was a three-year starter in football at Dartmouth.

Trivia

In 1924, he made a touchdown-saving play off his own teammate who was running the wrong way after intercepting the ball.

Family life

He was born in Indian Orchard, Massachusetts.

Associated with

Chicago Bears' player-coach George Halas paid $100 to bring him onto the team.