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| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 16, 1929 Muskegon Heights, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | April 25, 2008 (aged 79) Beverly Hills, Michigan, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1948–1950 | Michigan State |
| 1953 | New York Giants |
| Position(s) | Fullback, halfback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1954–1958 | Michigan State (assistant) |
| 1959–1961 | Colorado |
| 1962–1963 | Philadelphia Eagles (assistant) |
| 1964 | Detroit Lions (assistant) |
| Administrative career (AD unless noted) | |
| 1974 | Detroit Wheels (GM) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 20–11 |
| Bowls | 0–1 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 Big Eight (1961) | |
| Awards | |
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Everett John "Sonny" Grandelius (April 16, 1929 – April 25, 2008) was an American football player, coach, announcer, and executive. He served as the head football coach at the University of Colorado at Boulder from 1959 to 1961, compiling a record of 20–11 (.645). Grandelius played college football at Michigan State University from 1948 to 1950 and professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Giants in 1953.
- ^ "2003 Michigan State Media Guide" (PDF). Michigan State. 2003. Retrieved January 10, 2007.