Ken Kavanaugh
American football player, coach, and scout (1916–2007)
Biography
Kenneth William Kavanaugh (November 23, 1916 – January 25, 2007) was an American professional football player, coach, and scout. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears as an end from 1940 to 1950, except for three seasons during which he served in World War II. He led the league in receiving touchdowns twice and is a member of the NFL 1940s All-Decade Team. He is the Bears' all-time leader in receiving touchdowns, with 50. He retired with the second-most receiving touchdowns in NFL history and was the second to reach 50 touchdowns in NFL history.
Kavanaugh played college football at Louisiana State University for the LSU Tigers, where he was named most valuable player of the Southeastern Conference and a consensus All-American in 1939 after leading the nation in receptions and receiving yards. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1963.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Chicago Bears
Awards & honours (2)
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Air Medal
Quick answers about Ken Kavanaugh
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- Ken Kavanaugh died on January 25, 2007 at the age of 90.
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- Ken Kavanaugh was born on November 23, 1916.
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- Ken Kavanaugh was born in Little Rock.
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- Ken Kavanaugh's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
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- Ken Kavanaugh is 1.91 m (6′3″) tall.
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- Ken Kavanaugh is a citizen of United States.
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