| Born: | (1896-09-13)September 13, 1896 Carmi, Illinois, U.S.[1] |
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| Died: | March 19, 1968(1968-03-19) (aged 71) Homewood, Illinois, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| College | Illinois |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1919-1924 | Decatur Staleys / Chicago Staleys / Chicago Bears |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Ralph Lewis "Jake" Lanum (September 13, 1896 – March 19, 1968) was a professionalAmerican football player who playedrunning back for five seasons for theChicago Bears[2] and its predecessors theDecatur Staleys and theChicago Staleys.
Lanum was a starting fullback and also handled some kicking duties on the1919 Illinois Fighting Illini football National Championship team.[3]
After football, Lanum moved toHammond, Indiana, working mostly in the oil industry. In retirement he returned to Illinois, living inHomewood, where he died in 1968 at the age of 71.[1]
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