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70. Rosey Grier

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70. Rosey Grier

While Rosey Grier was better known for being one of the inaugural members of the Los Angeles Rams' "Fearsome Foursome," the defensive stalwart was a better player in the first two-thirds of his professional career when he was with the New York Giants.  Grier helped the New York win the 1956 NFL Championship, and the two Pro Bowls (1956 and 1960) he was named to was as a Giant.  He would also be selected as a First Team All-Pro in 1956 and was a two-time Second Team All-Pro.  

Grier started all 141 games he played in the NFL and recorded over 40 (unofficial) Sacks.

Grier would become a more prominent name after his professional career was over as he served as a bodyguard for Robert F. Kennedy and helped to disable his assassin, Sirhan Sirhan.  Grier would also make many television appearances and had his own talk show in Los Angeles.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Cuthbert, Georgia, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1973
  • Position: Defensive End, Defensive Tackle
  • Games Played: 141
  • Notable Statistics: 13 Fumble Recoveries
    12 Fumble Recovery Yards
    36.5 Quarterback Sacks*
    53 Approximate Value**

    6 Playoff Games

    *Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
    **Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of 1960.
  • Played For: Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants
  • College: Penn State
  • Drafted: 3rd Round, 31st Overall in 1955
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NFL Championships (1) (New York Giants, 1956)
    First Team All-Pro (1956)
    Second Team All-Pro (1958 & 1959)
    Pro Bowl (1956 & 1960)

  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (1) (1956)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: 1973

Should Rosey Grier be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 94.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 2.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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