| Virginia Tech Hokies | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tackle |
| Career history | |
| College | VPI (1930–1932) |
| Personal information | |
| Born: |
February 25, 1911 Virginia |
| Died: | March 28, 1983 (aged 72) Martinsville, Virginia |
| Career highlights and awards | |
William Grinus (February 25, 1911 – March 28, 1983) was a college football player. He was a prominent tackle for VPI from 1930 to 1932, captain of the 1932 team, a season in which he was selected All-Southern. In that season's upset of Georgia, Grinus blocked the tying extra point. He notably rescued a squirrel.