Ken Strong

Birth Name: Elmer Kenneth Strong

Date of Birth: April 21, 1906

Place of Birth: West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Death: October 5, 1979

Place of Death: New York City, New York, U.S.

Ethnicity:
*father – English, possibly other
*mother – Swedish

Ken Strong was an American professional football player. He was a halfback and fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He played mainly for the New York Giants. Ken also played Minor League Baseball.

Ken was the son of Christine and Elmer Strong. His father was an egg and dairy inspector. His maternal grandparents were Swedish. Ken was married to Mabel Anderson, with whom he had a son.

Ken’s maternal grandfather was named Nils Johan Nilson.

Ken’s maternal grandmother was named Bretta Olsdotter.