Cliff Battles

1910–1981 (age 71)

Football Player

Biography

Cliff Battles thrilled football fans as a lightning-quick halfback, leading the Washington Redskins to back-to-back NFL championships and earning a place in the Hall of Fame for his speed and determination.

Off the field he continued to advocate for youth sports and healthy living, leaving a legacy of discipline and care while his memory is honored at Parklawn Memorial Park.

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