Tom Grebis

Thomas J. Grebis (December 21, 1930 – January 24, 2005) was an American football player and coach.[1] He served as the head football coach at Drexel University from 1961 to 1968, compiling a record of 39–24–2.[2] Grebis played college football at Drexel as a halfback and was co-captain of the 1953 Drexel Dragons football team. Grebis was a member of Drexel's faculty and taught chemistry. He was an assistant football coach at Drexel for four season before succeeding Jack Hinkle at head coach in 1961.[3]

Tom Grebis
Biographical details
Born(1930-12-21)December 21, 1930
Windber, Pennsylvania
DiedJanuary 24, 2005(2005-01-24) (aged 74)
Oreland, Pennsylvania
Playing career
1950–1953Drexel
Position(s)Halfback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1957–1960Drexel (assistant)
1961–1968Drexel
Head coaching record
Overall39–24–2
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 MAC College–Southern Division (1962)

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Drexel Dragons (Middle Atlantic Conference) (1961–1968)
1961 Drexel 2–5–11–5–18th (College–Southern)
1962 Drexel 6–25–1T–1st (College–Southern)
1963 Drexel 5–33–25th (College–Southern)
1964 Drexel 7–24–12nd (College–Southern)
1965 Drexel 6–24–23rd (College–Southern)
1966 Drexel 6–1–14–12nd (College–Southern)
1967 Drexel 3–51–511th (College–Southern)
1968 Drexel 4–43–1NA (College–Southern)
Drexel: 39–24–225–18–1
Total:39–24–2

References

  1. "Tom Grebis". Find a Grave. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  2. "Tom Grebis". Drexel. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  3. "Tom Grebis Selected To Coach Drexel Team". The Gazette and Daily. York, Pennsylvania. Associated Press. April 29, 1961. p. 24. Retrieved December 17, 2020 via Newspapers.com open access.
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