Virginia Tech Hokies | |
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Position | Tackle |
Career history | |
College | VPI (1930–1932) |
Personal information | |
Born: |
Virginia |
February 25, 1911
Died: | March 28, 1983 Martinsville, Virginia |
(aged 72)
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. In that season's upset of Georgia, Grinus blocked the tying extra point. He notably rescued a squirrel.