Early 1960s NFL showdown between the Packers and Giants as the Golden Boy, Paul Hornung gets upfield against the Giants defense. Giants id'd in the picture- #76, Rosey Grier - Jim Katcavage, #75 and #31, Bill Winter. The other Packers are Forrest Gregg on the ground and & Jim Ringo.
Paul Hornung runs through the NY Giants
The 1959 Title game between the Giants and Colts as Johnny Unitas hands off the fullback Billy Pricer with Colts blockers Jim Parker, Art Spinney and Buzz Nutter in front. It appears only Giant Rosey Grier is on hand to defend.
Unitas, the league's top passer in 1959, had an excellent day leading his Colts to a win passing for 264 yards and 2 touchdowns while rushing for another. Final score Colts 31 Giants 16.
Johnny Unitas hands off to Bill Pricer against Rosey Grier and the New York Giants in the 1959 NFL Championship Game
Colts runner Alan Ameche hits the line of scrimmage to score during the 1958 NFL Title game against the Giants. Lots of great names here - Rosey Grier (#76) and Jim Parker (#77) battle to the far left as Buzz Nutter (#50) holds off Sam Huff (#70). Rosey Brown (#79) in the center, normally on offense looks like he's on the Giant's goal-line defense. Hall of Famer Emlen Tunnell (#45) can be seen in the back beyond Ameche. Unitas (#19) is there of course and behind him is linebacker Cliff Livingston (#89).
Alan Ameche and Johnny Unitas score in the 1958 NFL Championship Game
From the 1962 NFL Title Game between the Packers and the Giants. Bart Starr turns to hand off the running back Paul Hornung. 3 Jerry Kramer field goals proved to be the difference as the Packers took the title 16-7. Giant #76 is Rosey Grier and Packer #63 is Fuzzy Thurston.
Bart Starr hands to Paul Hornung in the 1962 Giants-Packers NFL Title Game
Rams and Colts - 1964. Rosey Grier (#76) moves in to stop fullback Jerry Hill (#45) as Hill takes a handoff from quarterback Johnny Unitas (#19). Colt #52 is center Dick Szymanski and the Ram to the far right, #89 is linebacker Cliff Livingston.
Rosey Grier of the Rams steps up to stop Jerry Hill and Johnny Unitas of the Colts in 1965
Another image of that great NY Giants defense of the early 1960s - here Rosey Grier, Sam Huff & Dick Modzelewski converge on Redskins QB Ralph Guglielmi. We think Redskin #65 is guard Vince Promuto.
Rosey Grier, Sam Huff & Dick Modzelewski of the New York Giants Defense Sack Redskins QB Ralph Guglielmi
Half of the Fearsome Foursome of the LA Rams defense of the mid-1960s - Rosey Grier (#76) & Merlin Olsen (#74). Olsen was a 1st round pick out of Utah state in 1962 and Grier joined the Rams in 1963 after 7 seasons in New York. They were together until 1966.
Rosey Grier and Merlin Olsen of the LA Ram Defense
Packers great Jim Taylor runs past Giants defensive tackle Rosey Grier (#76) and over (we think) cornerback Dick Lynch. The picture is from the 1962 Giants-Packers NFL Title game. Taylor was the games leading ground gainer with 85 yards and a touchdown as Green Bay came out on top 16-7.
Jim Taylor runs past Rosey Grier in the 1962 NFL Title Game
Two big reasons for the success of the Giants defense in the late 1950s and early 1960s - linebacker Sam Huff (#70) and defensive tackle Rosey Grier (#76).
Sam Huff & Rosey Grier of the New York Giants
In a photo from his days at Penn State - played 7 seasons with the Giants then 4 with the Rams. All Pro in 1956 when the Giants won an NFL title.
Rosey Grier, New York Giants
2 of the members of the Rams original Fearsome Foursome defense of the early 1960s. Rosey Grier (#76) & Merlin Olsen (#74). Grier was with the Rams from 1963 to 1966. Olsen was in Los Angeles his entire 15-year NFL career.
Rosey Grier and Merlin Olsen of the LA Rams Defense
The New York Giants defense of the Early 1960s. With the exception of #82 linebacker Tom Scott, this was the Giants lineup for most of the late 50s as well. From left to right - Tom Scott (#82), Andy Robustelli (#81), Sam Huff (#70), Rosey Grier (#76), Dick Modzelewski (#77) & Jim Katcavage (#75). We also think the players visible behind Grier and Modzelewski are Erich Barnes (#49) and Cliff Livingston (#89).
The New York Giants Defense of the Early 1960s
Down goes Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas (#19) under the weight of Rams lineman Merlin Olsen (#74) and Rosey Grier (#76)
Johnny Unitas is sacked by Merlin Olsen & Rosey Grier
Action from the 1956 Giants-Bears Championship game of 1956. Herman Clark (#65) and Stan Jones (#78) pulling out to block while JC Caroline (#25) leads Bears runner Bobby Watkins (#45). Giants defender Rosey Grier (#76) swoops in from behind. Other players noted are Giants Andy Robustelli (#81) and Bill Svoboda (#30). For the Bears there's QB Ed Brown (#15) & End Jim Dooley (#43). When it was all over the Giants ended up dominating the Bears 47-7.
1956 Bears - Giants NFL Championship, Andy Robustelli, Rosey Grier & Stan Jones
Newly acquired from the Browns Bobby Mitchell quickly earned his spot on the Redskins roster in 1962. Here he out distances Rosey Grier (#76), Sam Huff (#70), Dan Modzelewski (#77) and the rest of the Giants defense.
Bobby Mitchell Outruns the Giants Defense
Eagles fullback Clarence Peaks is caught between 2 Giants as big Rosey Grier (#76) and Dick Modzelewski (#77) put the heat on quarterback Sonny Jurgensen (#9).
Rosey Grier rushing Sonny Jurgensen
1966 Colts & Rams. Fullback Tony Lorick is taken down by Deacon Jones and Rosey Grier.
The Colts Tony Lorick is taken down by Deacon Jones and Rosey Grier of the Rams in 1966
Rosey Grier NFL Defensive Tackle
Browns quarterback Milt Plum looks for a way to deliver a pass around the oncoming rush of Giants Rosey Grier
Rosey Grier Pressures Browns QB Milt Plum
Packers Hall of Fame QB Bart Starr gets a well placed whack across his nose from Ram defender Rosey Grier.
Rosey Grier Whacks Bart Starr
Rosey Grier New York Giants Defensive Tackle
Rams Hall of Fame Defenders from the mid-1960s, Deacon Jones and Rosey Grier combine to stop Colts runner Tony Lorick.
Deacon Jones with Rosey Grier Tackle Tony Lorick
1961 New York Giants Defense in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dick Lynch (#22), Rosey Grier (#76) & Sam Huff (#70) swarm over the Steelers Hall of Fame runner John Henry Johnson - recognizable only by the number on his helmet. Also shown are the Giants Cliff Livingston (#89) and the Steelers Dan James (#55). The unidentified Giant behind Grier may be Dick Nolan (#25).
Dick Lynch, Rosey Grier & Sam Huff of the 1961 NY Giants Defense
The Hall of Fame quarterback is brought down by Rams legend Deacon Jones as Rosey Grier comes in to support.
Johnny Unitas Sacked by Deacon Jones and Rosey Grier in 1966
