Gordy Soltau
American football player, sportscaster
Born
January 25th, 1925
100 years ago
Died
October 26th, 2014
10 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played for the San Francisco 49ers
Served as a sportscaster
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