Former Pitt RB Bobby Grier, First Black Player in Sugar Bowl History, Dies at 91 The two-way performer blazed a trail with his performance in the 1956 game. Sports Illustrated · Jul 8, 2024
The Patriots’ Post–Bill Belichick Front Office Is Finally Taking Shape New England has never had an exec with the title of general manager during Robert Kraft’s tenure. Plus, great news on Joe Burrow, a top QB prospect for 2025 and more. Sports Illustrated · May 7, 2024
Why Sharks GM Grier was the man to break the NHL’s front-office color barrier There were many mornings that Mike Grier got up for school to learn that his dad had already left for work. There were many days that his dad wouldn’t make it home for dinner, or even for the kids’ bedtime. Tribune News Service · Jul 11, 2022
Report: Chris Grier’s brother to become GM of NHL’s San Jose Sharks This front office thing runs in the family. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 5, 2022
'Together through controversy': The story of Bobby Grier, the Sugar Bowl and Pitt's resolve PITTSBURGH — The doors were shut. The coaches stood outside. Bobby Grier waited while his teammates came to the only conclusion they felt was right. Tribune News Service · Feb 20, 2022