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| Date of birth: April 7, 1937 | |
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| College: Purdue University | |
| NFL Draft: 1959 / Round: 20 / Pick: 232 | |
| Debuted in 1960 for the [[Buffalo Bills]] | |
| Last played in 1960 for the [[Buffalo Bills]] | |
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| Buffalo Bills | |
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Daniel Atwood McGrew (born on April 7, 1937 in Martins Ferry, Ohio) is a retired professional football center.[1]
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During his college years, McGrew was a stalwart center at Purdue University.
McGrew was originally drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1959, but on the following year was taken by the Buffalo Bills during their inaugural season, when he played in all 14 games and was their starting center.[2] Although he ended up as an All-AFL 2nd team member, he was replaced the following year by rookie Al Bemiller and never played another game.
McGrew went on to play on the semi-pro level with the Wheeling Ironmen. On Saturday June 13, 2009, McGrew was one of eight new members in the 29th class to be inducted into the Minor Pro Football Hall of Fame.[3]
After leaving the Buffalo Bills in 1961, McGrew eventually began to coach football on the high school level.[4] During this time, he also excelled as a ninth grade gym teacher, retiring from Weir High School after the 1998-1999 school year.
He has been known by several nicknames, most notably "Dangerous Dan" and "Coach McGrew."[5]
McGrew is featured on two football cards in 1960 and 1961, part of the Fleer Football set.