Russell 'Big Daddy' Reader Jr. was an accomplished American gridiron football player known for his versatility on the field. Born on June 26, 1923, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, he played for the University of Michigan and later for Michigan State University, where he excelled at the halfback position. A triple-threat player, he contributed in rushing, passing, and kicking, notably leading the Spartans to a significant victory against Penn State. Reader played briefly in the NFL with the Chicago Bears and in Canada with the Argonauts and Bulldogs. He was also skilled in swimming and diving.
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Time Zone - America/Detroit (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Russ
red-haired, fox-like
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Russ Reader belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Ypsilanti
Place of Death: Milford
Educated At: Dearborn High School | Michigan State University
Occupation: American football player
Employers: Chicago Bears | Toronto Argonauts | Windsor Bulldogs
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for June 26, 1923
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 26, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for June 26, 2026 |
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| Sun | 4 Cancer 3 | 5 Cancer 6 | 13 Libra 24 |
| Moon | 9 Sagittarius 18 | 29 Scorpio 8 | 8 Virgo 25 |
| Mercury | 12 Gemini 4 | 25 Cancer 54 | 28 Virgo 49 |
| Venus | 13 Gemini 36 | 15 Leo 18 | 20 Libra 39 |
| Mars | 17 Cancer 31 | 28 Taurus 29 | 23 Virgo 20 |
| Jupiter | 8 Scorpio 56 | 29 Cancer 16 | 19 Scorpio 29 |
| Saturn | 14 Libra 5 | 13 Aries 51 | 22 Libra 26 |
| Uranus | 17 Pisces 33 | 3 Gemini 30 | 14 Pisces 29 |
| Neptune | 16 Leo 19 | 4 Aries 22 | 19 Leo 46 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 33 | 4 Aquarius 57 | 12 Cancer 22 |
| Rahu | 14 Virgo 59 | 2 Pisces 48 | 9 Virgo 31 |
| Ketu | 14 Pisces 59 | 2 Virgo 48 | 9 Pisces 31 |
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