| Virginia Tech Hokies | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 25, 1911 Virginia |
| Died: | March 28, 1983 (aged 72) Martinsville, Virginia |
| Career history | |
| College | VPI (1930–1932) |
| 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]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Schlabach, Mark; Wood, Norm; Glier, Ray (August 2011). Always a Hokie. ISBN 9781617495625.
- ^ "Notes on my life at Virginia Tech by Harvey E. Sheppard".
