George Wanless
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PositionsBack, end, guard
BornJuly 13, 1898
Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, Kentucky
DiedNovember 1, 1961 (aged 63)
Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
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| Born | July 13, 1898 Louisville, Kentucky | ||||
| Died | November 1, 1961 (aged 63) Tampa, Florida | ||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 160 lb (73 kg) | ||||
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George Smith "Babe" Wanless (July 13, 1898 – November 1, 1961) was an American football player.
Wanless was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1898.[1]
He played professional football as a back, end, and guard for the Louisville Brecks in the National Football League (NFL). He appeared in three NFL games during the 1922 and 1923 seasons.[2]
After his football career ended, Wanless became an automobile dealer in Louisville.[3] In 1924, he became the youngest Ford dealer. He had dealerships in both Louisville and West Point, Kentucky.[4] In 1950, he moved to Tarpon Springs, Florida. He became manager of the Tarpon Springs chamber of commerce starting in 1956. He died in Tampa, Florida, in 1961.[3][4]
