1962 Reggie Grob

ByBilly Dale

Reggie Grob was well-liked and respected on the football team. He was the first walk-on of Royal’s career to earn a scholarship.   On September 1, 1962, three Texas football players collapsed from heat exhaustion and were rushed to the hospital. All three – Lee Hensley, Jim Besselman, and Reggie Grob were in satisfactory condition…

When water was for “sissies”

When water was for “sissies”

ByBilly Dale

Football player Jordan McNair from Maryland, Reggie Grob from Texas, and Joe Good, a Fictional Character from West Texas, all died of heat stroke. Stopping heatstroke deaths requires adequate hydration by coaches and trainers who understand both the causes and symptoms of heatstroke. On September 1, 1962, Reggie Grob, a Texas football player, was rushed…