Healey, Edward F. Jr.
Football
b. Dec. 28, 1894, Indian Orchard, MA
d. Dec. 9, 1978
Healey played end at Dartmouth but never made an All-American team. After working in Nebraska for four years, he tried out with the NFL's Rock Island Independents and made the team as a tackle.
In 1922, Healey faced end George Halas, co-owner and coach of the Chicago Bears as well as a player. Halas was so impressed with the 6-foot-3, 220-pound Healey that he paid Rock Island $100 for his services after the game. No money actually changed hands because the Independents owed the Bears $100 for playing in Rock Island.
Halas later called Healey "the most versatile tackle" in history. Along with size and strength, he had speed. He once caught up to a Bear halfback who was running the wrong way with an intercepted pass and tackled him to prevent a safety.
Healey was named to unofficial All-Pro teams in 1921 and 1923. He retired after the 1927 season.