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Jan 2, 2022 · Bob Griese, who this week steps into the Gold Jacket Spotlight, humbly acknowledged his own physical limitations in concluding his Enshrinement speech as a member of the Hall’s Class of 1990. “If there is any lesson to be learned from me going into the NFL Hall of Fame, it is to the young people,” Bob said that August afternoon.
May 17, 2018 · Bob Griese was an All-American quarterback in 1965 and 1966. He also served as the Boilermakers' kicker and punter. Griese left Purdue as the career leader in passing attempts (627), completions (358) and yards (4,541), and was second with 28 touchdowns. He also was tops with 4,983 yards of total offense and 191 points scored.
Bob Griese played 14 seasons for the Dolphins. He threw for 25,092 yards and 192 touchdowns. He was selected to play in 8 Pro Bowls, and won 2 championships. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990.
One of the Boilermakers best signal callers was Bob Griese. Coming out of Evansville, Indiana; Griese became a starter in his 1964 sophomore season. That year Purdue posted a 6-3 record. Griese gained national prominence in the second game of the 1965 season as he led Purdue to a 25-21 victory over top ranked Notre Dame.
Oct 3, 2022 · Five games into his 14th NFL season, Bob Griese, father to then-6-year-old Brian, suffered a shoulder injury. It was severe enough to end his 1980 season and his Hall of Fame career at 35 years old.
Dec 20, 2013 · Griese was a terrible passer. He arrived on campus with a side-arm delivery whose throws often wobbled. Bob is one of three Hall of Famers to play at Purdue. Len Dawson, Hank Stram and Rod Woodson are the others. “Bob just couldn’t throw a good ball. He got rid of it quick, but it didn’t spiral very well,” stated Boilermaker assistant ...
Feb 3, 2011 · Griese teamed with the iconic Keith Jackson for 12 years, forming one of the most respected and knowledgeable college football tandems of any generation. The legend applauded Griese as both a broadcaster and as a human being. “Bob is a great analyst and an even better man,” Jackson said in a statement released by the network.
