George Preston Marshall

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George Preston Marshall

Born: 11-Oct-1896
Birthplace: Grafton, WV
Died: 9-Aug-1969
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, Indian Mound Cemetery, Romney, WV

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Football

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Redskins owner, halftime show pioneer

Father: Thomas Hildebrand Marshall (laundryman)
Mother: Blance Preston Marshall
Wife: Corinne Griffith (silent screen actress, b. 24-Nov-1895, m. 1936-58, d. 13-Jul-1979)

University: Randolph-Macon College

Stroke 1963
Pro Football Hall of Fame 1963

SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
Washington Redskins 1937-69 (owner)

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