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Dan McGrew

1937 – 2019

American football player

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About Dan McGrew

Lived 1937 – 2019 (aged 82). Dan McGrew was an American american football player.

Daniel Atwood McGrew (April 7, 1937 – November 7, 2019) was an American football center.

Purdue University During his college years, McGrew was a center at Purdue University.

NFL McGrew was drafted in the 20th round by the Detroit Lions in 1959. In the following year, he was taken by the Buffalo Bills during their inaugural season, when he played in all 14 games and was their starting center. Although he ended up as an All-AFL 2nd team member, he was replaced the following year by rookie Al Bemiller and never played in another game in the NFL.

Semi-pro McGrew went on to play on the semi-pro level with the Wheeling Ironmen. On June 13, 2009, McGrew was one of eight new members in the 29th class to be inducted into the Minor Pro Football Hall of Fame.

High school coaching McGrew later coached football on the high school level. He coached at Chopticon High School, Morganza, MD, where his team won two Southern Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC) championships, 1970 and 1971. During this time, he was a ninth grade gym teacher and drivers ed teacher. He retired from Weir High School after the 1998–99 school year.

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Purdue University
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Daniel Atwood McGrew

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dan McGrew?

American football player (1937-2019)

When was Dan McGrew born?

Dan McGrew was born on 7 April 1937 in Martins Ferry.

When did Dan McGrew die?

Dan McGrew died on 7 November 2019 in Wheeling Hospital.

What was Dan McGrew's occupation?

Dan McGrew was an american football player.

What nationality was Dan McGrew?

Dan McGrew was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dan McGrew

· Wikidata: Q5213983

· DBpedia: Dan McGrew

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