Walter Lingo
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. As a way of promoting his kennels, Lingo financed a National Football League franchise, called the Oorang Indians in 1922.