Dallas Grider (December 5, 1944 - May 11, 2022) is a former American

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player and

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. He played two seasons as

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for the

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, including the

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victory over

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. Grider, who recovered the 2nd quarter onside kick that led to UCLA's second touchdown in the Rose Bowl, also recovered the onside kick in the UCLA–USC game that led to the Bruins' winning touchdown and a trip to the Rose Bowl. He was head coach for West High School, Bakersfield where he built a winning tradition that dominated the Central Section for many years. While at West High he compiled a 77–7–2 record and won back-to-back valley championships. Head football coach for the Bakersfield College Renegades. Exceptional football player at

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and Bakersfield College.

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Living people American football linebackers Bakersfield Renegades football coaches UCLA Bruins football players High school football coaches in California 1944 births {{amfoot-coach-stub