UD Hall of Fame Feature: Cecil Grigg

Inducted October, 2010

The arrival of Cecil Grigg at the University of Dallas coincided with the arrival of legendary Coach Charles Crowley from Notre Dame in 1913. Grigg went on to star in four sports most notably football where he led the team in every offensive category during his four years. He led the 1915 team to the Independent Championship of the Southwest with a 6-1 record. The Dallas Morning News regularly referred to him as the best halfback in the Southwest. Notable single game records include six touchdowns versus Burleson College and 24 pass completions against Howard Payne University. Grigg went on to play eight seasons in the National Football League including stints with the New York Giants and Canton Bulldogs.