Morris Hiram "Red" Badgro (December 1, 1902 – July 13, 1998) was an American professional football and baseball player.

A native of Orillia, Washington, he attended the University of Southern California (USC) where he played baseball, basketball, and football.

[2][3] He attended Kent High School where he was twice named captain of the basketball and baseball teams.

[5] Badgro enrolled at the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship.

[1] The Yankees folded after the 1928 season, and Badgro opted to focus on professional baseball.

After playing Major League Baseball in 1929 and 1930, Badgro qualified as a free agent in professional football and signed with the New York Giants for $150 a game.

Giants coach Steve Owen said of Badgro: "He could block, tackle, and catch passes equally well.

[13] In June 1929, Badgro made his major league debut with the St. Louis Browns.

In February 1946, Badgro was hired as an assistant football coach at the University of Washington.

After retiring from football, Badgro worked for the Department of Agriculture in the State of Washington.

[25] Badgro's Hall of Fame Induction Party was held on August 15th, 1981, at 5 PM in Lake Oswego, Oregon.