Tony Canadeo

Football Player

Birthday May 5, 1919

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Illinois

DEATH DATE Nov 29, 2003 (84)

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About

Hall of Fame running back for the Green Bay Packers who was the third player in NFL history to gain over 1,000 yards in a season.

Before Fame

His hair started to gray in college, earning him the nickname The Gray Ghost of Gonzaga.

Trivia

He missed the 1945 NFL season because he was serving in the Army during World War II.

Family Life

He fathered two sons, Tony Jr. and Bob.

Associated With

He and Ray Nitschke both had their jerseys retired by the Packers.