James Mack Gladden (May 22, 1909 – March 1985) was a professional

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player for the St. Louis Gunners. He played for the Gunners in 1932 and 1933, while the team still played independently of any league. He also played for the team in 1934, when they were short-lived members of the

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. Prior to his professional career, Gladden played college football, while attending the

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. He was a two-time

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for the school in 1929 and 1931.

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* 1909 births 1985 deaths St. Louis Gunners players Missouri Tigers football players Players of American football from Missouri People from Texas County, Missouri American football ends American football tackles {{Amfoot-bio-stub