1923 - 2005
Visco Grgich Croatian Football (American)
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First Name |
Visco
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Middle Name |
Gerald
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Last Name |
Grgich
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Full Name at Birth |
Visco Gerald Grgich
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Birthday |
19th January, 1923
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Birthplace |
Zlarin, Croatia
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Died |
26th December, 2005
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Place of Death |
Modesto, California, United States
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Height |
5' 11" (180 cm)
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Weight |
217lbs (98 kg)
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Build |
Athletic
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
Croatian
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University |
Santa Clara
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Occupation |
Football (American)
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American Football Position |
Offensive Guard
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Draft |
Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 24th round (224th overall) of the 1946 NFL Draft.
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Visco Grgich (January 19, 1923 – December 26, 2005) was a professional American football lineman who played in the All-America Football Conference and the National Football League. He played seven seasons for the San Francisco 49ers. He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 1946 NFL Draft.
Grgich was known as a tough and sometimes vicious two-way lineman who loved to intimidate Norm Van Brocklin.
Grgich was also known for his rousing pep talks prior to games and was even brought back by Coach Frank Albert to give pep talks after his playing days were through.
At the end of his pep talk, Grgich would say "This is the way you've gotta do it!" and would promptly deliver a forearm shiver to the nearest door, wall or even one of the wooden support posts in Kezar Stadium which was rumoured to be felt throughout Kezar Stadium. He is distinguished as being the first Yugoslav to play in the National Football League.