Rosey Grier

Biography

Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier is a former professional football player and actor who played for the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams. He was a member of the original Fearsome Foursome and appeared in two Pro Bowls, earning multiple All-Pro selections. After his sports career, Grier worked as a bodyguard for Senator Robert Kennedy during his 1968 presidential campaign, famously subduing Sirhan Sirhan after the senator's assassination. He has also released music and authored books on needlepoint and Christian ministry.