About Fred Grant
Lived 1925 – 1993 (aged 67–68). Fred Grant was an American coach and american football player.
Frederick W. Grant Jr. (January 20, 1925 – August 3, 1993) was an American football player and coach who played fullback for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team and was the head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Early life Grant was born on January 20, 1925, in Christiansburg, Virginia. His parents, Fred and Zenith Grant, owned Grant's Tavern in Christiansburg. The following season he led the Southeastern Conference in scoring with 11 touchdowns and was a member of the team that won the 1946 Rose Bowl.
Later life While coaching in Saskatchewan, Grant continued his studies at the University of Alabama during the offseason.
Head coaching record Team Year Regular season PostseasonWonLostTiesWin %Finish Won Lost Ties ResultREG1947210.6673rd in WIFU 0 0 0 Missed playoffsREG 1948390.2502nd in WIFU 0 1 1 Lost in WIFU FinalsREG1949950.6432nd in WIFU 1 1 0 Lost in WIFU FinalsSSK 1950770.5002nd in WIFU 0 1 0 Lost in WIFU SemifinalsTotal21220.488131
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Who was Fred Grant?
American football player
When was Fred Grant born?
Fred Grant was born in 1925.
When did Fred Grant die?
Fred Grant died on 3 August 1993.
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Fred Grant was a coach and american football player.
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Fred Grant was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Grant (gridiron football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Grant. https://biography.guide/fred-grant-coach/
MLA: "Fred Grant." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-grant-coach/.
Chicago: "Fred Grant." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-grant-coach/.
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