About Chuck Grigsby
Lived 1928 – 2003 (aged 74). Chuck Grigsby was an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Charles L. Grigsby (August 15, 1928 – July 15, 2003) was an American professional basketball player. Grigsby was selected in the 1952 NBA draft by the Baltimore Bullets after a collegiate career at Dayton. He played for the New York Knicks in 1954–55 in only seven games, averaging 2.3 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest. He was later an assistant coach at the University of Dayton with close friend and colleague, Don Donoher. Prior to that he coached and taught at Stivers High School. He had one daughter, Nancy Grigsby, who co-founded the Artemis Center, a center based in Dayton that helps victims of domestic violence.
Career statistics
NBA Source
Regular season YearTeamGPMPGFG%FT%RPGAPGPPGNew York76.4.368.2501.61.02.3
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chuck Grigsby?
American professional basketball player (1928-2003)
When was Chuck Grigsby born?
Chuck Grigsby was born on 15 August 1928 in Dayton.
When did Chuck Grigsby die?
Chuck Grigsby died on 15 July 2003 in Kettering.
What was Chuck Grigsby's occupation?
Chuck Grigsby was a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality was Chuck Grigsby?
Chuck Grigsby was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chuck Grigsby. https://biography.guide/chuck-grigsby/
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