Reggie Attache facts for kids
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| Position: | Wingback / Fullback | ||
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| Born: | February 5, 1894 Temecula, Pechanga Indian Reservation, California |
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| Died: | June 22, 1955 (aged 61) Temecula, Pechanga Indian Reservation, California |
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| Height: | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||
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| College: | Sherman Indian | ||
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Reginald Edward Attache (born February 5, 1894 – died June 22, 1955) was a professional American football player. He was sometimes called 'Laughing Gas'. He played in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1922 season. He was part of a special team called the Oorang Indians. This team was unique because all its players were Native Americans. A famous football player named Jim Thorpe coached them.
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Reggie Attache's Early Life
Reggie Attache was a Mission Indian. This means he belonged to a group of Native American people from California. He grew up on the Pechanga Indian Reservation. This reservation is located in a place called Temecula, California.
School and College Football
Reggie went to Sherman Indian High School. This school is in Riverside, California. While he was there, he played college football. This helped him become a skilled player.
Playing in the NFL
In 1922, Reggie Attache joined the Oorang Indians football team. This team was part of the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is the biggest professional football league in the United States. The Oorang Indians team was based in LaRue, Ohio.
The Oorang Indians Team
The Oorang Indians were very special. All the players on the team were Native Americans. This was a unique idea at the time. The team was coached by Jim Thorpe. He was a very famous athlete and one of the best football players ever. Reggie Attache played as a wingback and fullback for this team.
