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Walter H. Lingo | |
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| Born | October 12, 1890 |
| Died | December 31, 1966 (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 |
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]
- ^ Ohio History Central: "Walter Lingo", July 1, 2005.
- ^ ATCA Hunting/Working Committee: "An Appreciation of The Airedale Terrier", March 25, 2000.
- ^ Nancy L. Secrist: "Origins of the Airedale Terrier: A Dog Bred To Be The Jack of All Trades", n.d. (2011).
- ^ Sam Borowski: "Oorang Indians: One of the First NFL Teams", Ethnic NewsWatch Indian Country Today (Lakota Times), January 5, 1995.