Ken Grandberry
PositionRunning back
Number47
Birth dateJanuary 25, 1952
Birth placeWaco, Texas, U.S.
Death dateFebruary 27, 2022 (aged 70)
Death placeSan Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft
Height in0
Weight lbs195
Draftyear1974
Draftround8
Draftpick190
CollegeWashington State
Pastteams
Highlights
Statlabel 1Rushing yards
Statvalue 1475
Statlabel 2Average
Statvalue 23.6
Statlabel 3Touchdowns
Statvalue 32

Kenneth James Grandberry (January 25, 1952 – February 27, 2022)[1] was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the eighth round of the 1974 NFL draft. He played college football for the Washington State Cougars.[2]

In his lone season in the NFL, Grandberry led the Bears in rushing with 475 yards and two touchdowns on 144 carries. The following year, future Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Payton was drafted.[3]

Grandberry died on the February 27, 2022 at the age of 70.

References

  1. ^ "Kenneth James Grandberry Obituary (2022)". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  2. ^ "Ken Grandberry". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 30, 2010.
  3. ^ Mayer, Larry (January 28, 2014). "Bears drafted Payton 39 years ago". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on June 30, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2014.