Born in Cuthbert, GA, July 14, 1932, big Roosevelt Grier, aka Rosey, has enjoyed a multifaceted career that includes playing high school and college football (Penn State University), pro ball with the New York Giants and with the Los Angeles Rams as one of their historic Fearsome Foursome linemen, recording artist and songwriter, actor -- big and little screen -- politics, and now a minister.
After a stellar career at Penn State, Grier played right tackle for the New York Giants from 1955-1962; the Giants traded him to the Los Angeles Rams in 1963 where he completed the line...