43. Rosey Grier

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When you think of Rosey Grier, the first thought is always his role as a member of the Fearsome Foursome of the Los Angeles Rams. That might be the first reaction, but is it the correct one? New York Giants fans might disagree.

Grier was a Third Round Pick in 1955, playing at Defensive End in his first campaign in the National Football League. The Penn State alumni moved to Right Defensive Tackle the following year, and he would have his most productive season in the National Football League as ’56 was his first (and only) First Team All-Pro year, and he was a huge component of New York’s NFL Championship Team.

Grier would go to his second Pro Bowl in 1960, and he helped keep the Giants as top contenders for years before he was traded to the Rams.

The Bullet Points

Position: Defensive End, Defensive Tackle
Acquired: Selected in the 3rd Round, 31st Overall in the NFL Draft 1/27/55.
Departed:
Traded to the Los Angeles Rams for John LoVetere and a future Draft Pick 7/8/63.
Games Played: 85
Notable Statistics:
85 Games Started
11 Fumble Recoveries
12 Fumble Recovery Yards
15.5 Quarterback Sacks*
27 Approximate Value**

5 Playoff Games

*Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
**Approximate Value was not a stat until the 1960 Season.
Major Accolades and Awards:
NFL Champion (1956)
First Team All-Pro (1956)
Second Team All-Pro (1958 & 1959)
Pro Bowl (1956 & 1960)

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