George Francis Musso was an American professional football player who spent his entire 12-year career as a guard and offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League.
13 Facts About George Musso
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George Musso was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982.
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George Musso attended Millikin University and was a standout in football, basketball, baseball, and track.
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Halas, who had doubts the small school George Musso could make it in the NFL, offered George Musso a $90 a game contract.
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George Musso agreed and, although he struggled at first, became the centerpiece of the Bears line for 12 years.
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George Musso was the first to win All-NFL at two positions; tackle, and guard.
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George Musso played middle guard or nose tackle on defense his entire career.
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George Musso captained the Chicago Bears for nine seasons, playing on the line with other NFL notables as Link Lyman, Joe Kopcha, Walt Kiesling, Bulldog Turner, Joe Stydahar, and Danny Fortmann.
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George Musso played in seven NFL championship games, with the Bears winning four.
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George Musso was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982.
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George Musso retired to Edwardsville, Illinois, and began a restaurant business.
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George Musso served as the Madison County, Illinois, sheriff and treasurer from the 1950s through the 1970s.
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George Musso died in his home in Edwardsville in 2000.