Dan McGrew
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| Position: | Center |
Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | April 7, 1937 |
| Career information | |
| College: | Purdue University |
| NFL draft: | 1959 / Round: 20 / Pick: 232 |
Career history | |
| Buffalo Bills | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Daniel Atwood McGrew (born April 7, 1937 in Martins Ferry, Ohio) is a retired professional football center.[1]
Purdue University
During his college years, McGrew was a center at Purdue University.
NFL
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.
Semi-pro
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.
High school coaching
After leaving the Buffalo Bills in 1961, McGrew eventually began to coach football on the high school level.[3] During this time, he was a ninth grade gym teacher, retiring from Weir High School after the 1998–1999 school year.
Football cards
McGrew is featured on two football cards, 1960 Fleer[4] and 1961 Fleer.[5]
References
- ↑ http://www.nfl.com/players/danmcgrew/profile?id=MCG686796
- ↑ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/1960_roster.htm
- ↑ http://www.weirtondailytimes.com/page/content.detail/id/542518/McGrew-glad-to-be-able-to-see-teammates-from-game.html
- ↑ http://www.footballcardgallery.com/1960+Fleer/3/Dan-McGrew/
- ↑ http://www.footballcardgallery.com/1961+Fleer/140/Dan-McGrew/