Sonny Grandelius

Sonny Grandelius
Biographical details
Born(1929-04-16)April 16, 1929
Muskegon Heights, Michigan, U.S.
DiedApril 25, 2008(2008-04-25) (aged 79)
Beverly Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Playing career
1948–1950Michigan State
1953New York Giants
Position(s)Fullback, halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1954–1958Michigan State (assistant)
1959–1961Colorado
1962–1963Philadelphia Eagles (assistant)
1964Detroit Lions (assistant)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1974Detroit Wheels (GM)
Head coaching record
Overall20–11
Bowls0–1
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 Big Eight (1961)
Awards

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.

  1. ^ "2003 Michigan State Media Guide" (PDF). Michigan State. 2003. Retrieved January 10, 2007.