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Christian Keener “Red” Cagle

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Christian Keener “Red” Cagle

Birth
DeRidder, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death
23 Dec 1942 (aged 38)
Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA
Burial
New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, USA Add to Map
Plot
Haile Tomb
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He first starred at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (then named Southwestern Louisiana Institute or SLI) from 1922-1925 and then played college football for four years at the United States Military Academy from 1926-1929. Known as the "Red Thunderbolt of West Point," he was an All-American halfback for the last three years.
He first starred at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (then named Southwestern Louisiana Institute or SLI) from 1922-1925 and then played college football for four years at the United States Military Academy from 1926-1929. Known as the "Red Thunderbolt of West Point," he was an All-American halfback for the last three years.


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