Randy Grossman

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Randy Grossman
Date of birth:	September 20, 1952 (1952-09-20) (age 55)
Place of birth:	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Career information
Position(s):	Tight end
College:	Temple University
Organizations
As player:
1974-1981	Pittsburgh Steelers
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Curt Randy Grossman (born September 20, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football player who played tight end for eight seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League.

[edit] College career

Grossman was an outstanding tight end (and three-year starter) for the Temple Owls in the early 1970s. In 1972, he caught 23 passes for 349 yards and four touchdowns and Temple had a record of 5-4-0. The following year, Grossman was named Associated Press All-America third team and Temple notched a record of 9-1-0. That year, Grossman led the team in receptions with 39 for 683 yards and 4 touchdowns; Temple outscored its opponents 353-167. Grossman finished his career at Temple with 89 receptions for 1505 yards and 10 touchdowns.

[edit] NFL career

Grossman joined the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 1974 wearing number 84. He showed his skill when he caught a crucial touchdown pass from Terry Bradshaw early in Super Bowl X. In 1976, they drafted tight end Bennie Cunningham, whom Grossman played behind for two years, until the 1978 season when Cunningham was injured. Undersized and underweight, Grossman stepped up to the position and had a prolific season. In just 10 starts, Grossman had a career high 37 receptions for 448 yards and 1 touchdown, and contributed to the Steelers Super Bowl XIII win. Grossman would play 3 more years with the Steelers before retiring, earning 4 Super Bowl rings for Super Bowl IX, Super Bowl X, Super Bowl XIII, and Super Bowl XIV.

[edit] NFL Career Statistics

• Games: 118
• Receptions: 118
• Receiving yards: 1514
• Receiving average: 12.7
• Touchdowns: 5
• Fumbles: 1

Steelers President Dan Rooney said of Grossman: "Randy Grossman was one of those guys who was never viewed as one of the superstars, but he did everything you asked him. He caught the big touchdown pass in the Super Bowl. He was one of those guys who got you the first down when he would go in and play. He was just a real good competitor who really proved his value. He was just a good team man."^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Personal career

Randy Grossman now works at the financial services firm of Edward Jones Investments based in Pittsburgh. He is married with three children and has one grandchild.

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