The Galloping Ghost is a 1931 American Pre-Code Mascot movie serial. The title is the nickname of the star, American football player Red Grange
Red Grange is thrown off the Clay College football team in disgrace when his friend, Buddy Courtland, takes a bribe to throw the big game and Red attacks him. Red then proceeds to investigate and hunt down the head of the gambling ring responsible. Red eventually clears his name and both he and Buddy are reinstated on the team.