Bill Grinus
| Virginia Tech Hokies | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tackle |
| Career history | |
| College | VPI (1930–1932) |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth | February 25, 1911 |
| Place of birth | Virginia |
| Date of death | March 28, 1983 (aged 72) |
| Place of death | Martinsville, Virginia |
| Career highlights and awards | |
William Grinus (February 25, 1911 – March 28, 1983) was a college football player. He was a prominent tackle for VPI from 1930 to 1932, captain of the 1932 team, a season in which he was selected All-Southern.[1] In that season's upset of Georgia, Grinus blocked the tying extra point.[2] He notably rescued a squirrel.[3]
References
- ↑ W. A. Alexander (December 13, 1932). "All-Southern Grid Team Picked By Bill Alexander". Oakland Tribune. p. 19. Retrieved September 21, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Always a Hokie".
- ↑ "Notes on my life at Virginia Tech by Harvey E. Sheppard".
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