Members
Inductee
GROSSMAN, REX
GROSSMAN, REX
Born on February 5, 1924
Huntington, IN
June 1, 1980.
Inducted On
July 30, 1976
Location Inducted
Bloomington, IN
Region Number
5
Huntington
Player
Huntington
1942
4-year football letterman as fullback and linebacker; All-State football; All-Star Football Team; football team was mythical state champion 1941; also played baseball, basketball, and track; 1941 and 1942 basketball teams went to Semi-State.
Indiana University
1949
1942 freshman team fullback/linebacker; 1946 as a fullback/linebacker and kicker, then as quarterback 1947; gave up final year of eligibility to turn pro.
Served in US Army in the European front 1943-1946, earning a Purple Heart; known for his support of all Indiana University activities, Little League and all sports in Bloomington; was a self-employed contractor in Bloomington.
Wife, Nancy; children, Jill, Rex, Jr., and Frank; grandsons Toby, Ben, and Terry who all played football at IU.
Professional Athletic Background: Played fullback/linebacker and served as place kicker/field goal kicker for Baltimore Colts of All-American Conference for 1948, 1949, and part of 1950; traded to Detroit Lions during 1950 season; rather than be traded to Cleveland Browns, retired from football at end of 1950 season.
