Goose Tatum

1921–1967 (age 46)

Biography

Goose Tatum's athletic brilliance and comedic flair lit up arenas, offering joy and escape to fans who reveled in his bold creativity on the court and stage.

He is remembered with gratitude for the laughter he shared and the example he set for performers who carry his playful spirit forward, honored in eternal rest at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

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