Paddy Driscoll

Football Player

Birthday January 11, 1895

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Evanston, IL

DEATH DATE Jun 29, 1968 (73)

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About

Hall of Fame quarterback for the Chicago Cardinals. During his career, he threw for 18 touchdowns, ran in 25 touchdowns and caught another 4 touchdowns.

Before Fame

Although standing at only 5'11" and weighing not more than 160 pounds, he proved himself a superb tactician, and an able runner and pass catcher.

Trivia

His newly-formed Cardinals team in the American Football League was challenged by the Chicago Tigers; the question of which team would stay was decided by a game in which his team won behind his leadership.

Family Life

He was born in Evanston, Illinois.

Associated With

He and Red Grange were both voted into the NFL's 1920s All-Decade Team.