Florida Blazers

Larry Grantham
(Game Worn)
 

Before Mississippi had Archie Manning as a genuine football hero, the state and the school had Larry Grantham. The Crystal Springs, MS was an integral part of the great Ole Miss teams of 1957, '58, and '59 and the end that was so devastating on the defensive side of the field was named to the All SEC team in both 1958 and '59. Overshadowed in the national public's eye by teammates like Charlie Flowers and Bobby Franklin, Grantham was named to the SEC Team Of The Decade for the 1950's, the Ole Miss Team Of The Century, and is a member of both the Ole Miss and State Of Mississippi Athletic Halls Of Fame. Grantham was the New York Titans first-round draft choice in the new American Football League and started all but three games in a career that lasted from 1960 through 1972. Named as All AFL at outside linebacker from '61 through 1964, Grantham also played in eight AFL All Star games, was named to the All Time AFL Second Team, and was the Jets captain for five seasons and their MVP in 1970. The Players Association Vice President, Grantham retired to the Jets broadcast booth until the urge to play found him on the field with the Florida Blazers in 1974. As a coach-on-the-field, he joined Perry Moss's staff as the defensive coordinator for the 1975 San Antonio Wings. The HA 9 Microfit was the helmet of choice for Larry Grantham and shows wonderful game wear. 

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