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Cecil Hare

Cecil James Hare was an American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and New York Giants. He played college football at Gonzaga University. Hare's brother Ray Hare also played in the NFL. Ray and Cecil were both members of the 1942 NFL champion Redskins.

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PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1919-03-02)March 2, 1919
Glenbush, Saskatchewan, Canada
DiedApril 15, 1963(1963-04-15) (aged 44)
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolSheridan (Sheridan, Oregon)
CollegeGonzaga
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Cecil James Hare (March 2, 1919 – April 15, 1963) was an American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and New York Giants. He played college football at Gonzaga University. Hare's brother Ray Hare also played in the NFL. Ray and Cecil were both members of the 1942 NFL champion Redskins.

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