Posted by Paul Callighan on Jun 12, 2026
June 8, 1867 – Renowned “Prairie School” architect Frank Lloyd Wright is born in Richland Center, Wisconsin.
 
June 10, 1922 – Internationally acclaimed film star and singer Judy Garland is born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
 
June 11, 1913 – Green Bay Packer legendary football coach and team motivator Vince Lombardi is born in Brooklyn, New York.
 
June 13, 1903 – “The Galloping Ghost”, Harold “Red” Grange, is born in Forksville, Pennsylvania.  The University of Illinois star earned his nickname after a memorable game against Michigan where he returned the opening kickoff for a 95-yard touchdown, scored three more touchdowns in the first 12 minutes, scored a fifth touchdown in the second half, threw a touchdown pass, and made two interceptions while playing defense.  After college he played professionally for the Chicago Bears helping legitimize the National Football League.