""Bobby Grier was a man of tremendous integrity," Patriots owner Robert Kraft said in a statement. "He broke barriers and built bridges, and his legacy will forever be part of our franchise's history. We are grateful for his years of service and the impact he had on so many people within our organization and across the NFL. My thoughts are with his family and all who are mourning his loss.""
"Grier, a native of Detroit and a graduate of the University of Iowa, spent most of his professional career with the Patriots, starting as an offensive backfield coach in 1981 before working his way up to become New England's vice president of player personnel from 1997-2000. Following his time with the Patriots, he served as an executive with the Texans and Dolphins."
"After a four-year career as a running back at Iowa, Grier became a high school football coach in Michigan in 1966. He transitioned to the college ranks in 1974, coaching at Eastern Michigan before taking a job coaching running backs at Boston College from 1978-80. He was BC's first full-time Black assistant coach. Grier accepted a role with the Patriots in 1981 as the team's offensive backfield coach, and after the team went 2-14 that season, the entire coaching staff was fired."
Bobby Grier, 82, built a long NFL career as a coach and executive. A Detroit native and University of Iowa graduate, he played four years as a running back before coaching high school in Michigan in 1966. He moved to college coaching in 1974 at Eastern Michigan and then Boston College (1978-80) as BC's first full-time Black assistant. Grier joined the Patriots in 1981 as offensive backfield coach, worked as a scout, and returned to coach in 1985. He served as New England's vice president of player personnel from 1997-2000 and later worked with the Texans and Dolphins. His sons Chris and Mike hold general manager roles in professional sports.
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