Tom Grebis

Tom Grebis
Biographical details
Born(1930-12-21)December 21, 1930
Windber, Pennsylvania, US
DiedJanuary 24, 2005(2005-01-24) (aged 74)
Oreland, Pennsylvania, US
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 Southern CollegeDivision (1962)

Thomas J. Grebis (December 21, 1930 – January 24, 2005) was an American football player and coach.

He served as the head football coach at Drexel University from 1961 to 1968, compiling a record of 39–24–2.[1] 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.[2]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Drexel Dragons (Middle Atlantic Conference) (1961–1968)
1961 Drexel 2–5–1 1–5–1 8th (Southern College)
1962 Drexel 6–2 5–1 T–1st (Southern College)
1963 Drexel 5–3 3–2 5th (Southern College)
1964 Drexel 7–2 4–1 2nd (Southern College)
1965 Drexel 6–2 4–2 3rd (Southern College)
1966 Drexel 6–1–1 4–1 2nd (Southern College)
1967 Drexel 3–5 1–5 11th (Southern College)
1968 Drexel 4–4 3–1 NA (Southern College)
Drexel: 39–24–2 25–18–1
Total: 39–24–2

References

  1. ^ "Tom Grebis". Drexel. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  2. ^ "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 icon.