Chuck Braidwood
| Date of birth | October 15, 1903 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Chicago, United States |
| Date of death | January 8, 1945 (aged 41) |
| Place of death | Biak Island, Indonesia |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| College |
Loyola (Chicago) Tennessee (Chattanooga) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1930 | Portsmouth Spartans |
| 1931 | Cleveland Indians |
| 1932 | Chicago Cardinals |
| 1933 | Cincinnati Reds |
| Career stats | |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance |
 United States |
| Service/branch |
 Red Cross |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Charles "Chuck" Grant Braidwood (October 15, 1903 – January 8, 1945) Son of James Grant Braidwood (1865–1935)and Cornelia Mayerhofernee McDole (1864–1921). He was one of 4 children, his siblings were Louise I Braidwood, Andrew W Braidwood and Edna Braidwood. He was a professional American football player who played wide receiver for four seasons for the Portsmouth Spartans, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cardinals, and Cincinnati Reds.
During World War II, Chuck Braidwood 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. He is buried in Fort William McKinley in Manila, Philippines.
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