NFL · Draftees

Jim Grisham

1965 · Round 17 · Pick 130 · B · Houston Oilers (AFL)

Jim Grisham was born in Houston and was all-state at Olney High School in Texas, where he scored 21 touchdowns as a senior. At Oklahoma (1961–1964) he played fullback and linebacker. He was a three-time first-team All-Big Eight pick and a consensus All-American in 1963, when he ran for 218 yards and four touchdowns against Oklahoma State. He finished second in the Big Eight in rushing to Gale Sayers in 1963 and to Walt Garrison in 1964. He missed the 1965 Gator Bowl after signing a pro contract early. Minnesota (NFL) and Houston (AFL) both drafted him in 1965, and he spent time with the Vikings. He died on July 30, 2012. Pro Football Reference has no player page for him. The Daily Oklahoman wrote on November 30, 1964 (NewsBank page 23): "Grisham was tabbed in the sixth round of the NFL draft by Minnesota and the 17th round of the AFL draft by Houston."

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Grisham | https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/13/208798496 | The Daily Oklahoman, November 30, 1964, NewsBank page 23 (via NewsBank Oklahoman Collection, scanned page)

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