Walter Lingo
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Walter Lingo (October 12, 1890 – December 31, 1966) was an Airedale Terrier breeder from La Rue, Ohio. During the 1920s, he owned the Oorang Dog Kennels.[1][2][3] As a way of promoting his kennels, Lingo financed a National Football League franchise, called the Oorang Indians in 1922.[4]
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Walter H. Lingo | |
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Born | (1890-10-12)October 12, 1890 |
Died | December 31, 1966(1966-12-31) (aged 76) |
Nationality | American |
Citizenship | U.S.A. |
Occupation(s) | Retail merchant, dog breeder, NFL team owner |
Known for | Originator of King Oorang breed of Airedale dogs, owner of Oorang Indians NFL team |
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