William Grinus (February 25, 1911 – March 28, 1983) was a

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player. He was a prominent tackle for VPI from

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, captain of the 1932 team, a season in which he was selected All-Southern. In that season's upset of

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, Grinus blocked the tying extra point. He notably rescued a squirrel.

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