Chuck Braidwood
Charles Grant Braidwood (October 15, 1903 – January 8, 1945) was a professional American football player who played end for four seasons for the Portsmouth Spartans, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cardinals, and Cincinnati Reds.
| Born: | October 15, 1903 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Died: | January 8, 1945 (aged 41) Biak Island, Indonesia |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | End |
| College | Loyola (Chicago) Tennessee (Chattanooga) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1930 | Portsmouth Spartans |
| 1931 | Cleveland Indians |
| 1932 | Chicago Cardinals |
| 1933 | Cincinnati Reds |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  Red Cross |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
After ending his playing career, Braidwood was a wrestling referee in Tennessee.[1] During World War II, he was an American Red Cross program director, working overseas to help the Allied war effort. While serving in the Red Cross, he died of a heart attack on Biak Island.[2][3] He is buried in Fort William McKinley in Manila, Philippines.
Braidwood was the son of James Grant Braidwood and Cornelia Mayerhofernee McDole. He was one of four children; his siblings were Louise I Braidwood, Andrew W. Braidwood and Edna Braidwood.
References
- "Mat Game Here Has No Rules, Says Referee Chuck Braidwood". The Chattanooga Times. March 11, 1934. Retrieved June 28, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- Gammon, Wirt (January 28, 1945). "Report on Overseas Athletes". The Chattanooga Times. Retrieved June 28, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "'Chuck' Braidwood, Ex-UC Player, Dies While Serving With Red Cross". The Chattanooga Times. January 25, 1945. Retrieved June 28, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.