Rosey Grier
American football player and actor
Born
July 14th, 1932
92 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) primarily for the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams. Grier was a part of the Los Angeles Rams team that reached the NFL Championship game in 1967. Transitioned into acting after football, appearing in television shows such as 'The Brady Bunch' and films including 'The Thing with Two Heads'. Grier has also been involved in various charitable activities, particularly focusing on youth programs.
Played for the Los Angeles Rams
Appeared in 'The Thing with Two Heads'
Guest starred in 'The Brady Bunch'
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