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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier (born July 14, 1932 in Cuthbert, Georgia) is an American actor, singer, Christian minister, and former professional American football player. He was a notable college football player for Pennsylvania State University who earned a retrospective place in the National Collegiate Athletic Association 100th anniversary list of 100 most influential student athletes. As a professional player, Grier was a member of the New York Giants, and the original Fearsome Foursome of the Los Angeles Rams and played in the Pro Bowl twice. After Grier's professional sports career he worked as a bodyguard for Robert Kennedy during the 1968 presidential campaign and was guarding the senator's wife, Ethel Kennedy, during the Robert F. Kennedy assassination. Although unable to prevent that killing, Grier took control of the gun and subdued the...
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The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
The Love BoatSeries • 1977
I Dream of JeannieSeries • 1965
Quincy, M.E.Series • 1976
Daniel BooneSeries • 1964
The JeffersonsSeries • 1975
The Larry Sanders ShowSeries • 1992
KojakSeries • 1973
Saved by the Bell: The New ClassSeries • 1993
McMillan & WifeSeries • 1971
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Series • 1964
CHiPsSeries • 1977
Flying HighSeries • 1978
Roots: The Next GenerationsSeries • 1979
Movin' OnSeries • 1974
SkyjackedMovie • 1972
The Thing with Two HeadsMovie • 1972
Rabbit TestMovie • 1978