| School: | Virginia Tech Hokies |
| Birth Date: | February 25, 1911 |
| Birth Place: | Virginia |
| Death Place: | Martinsville, Virginia |
| Currentposition: | Tackle |
| Pastschools: | VPI (1930 - 1932) |
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William Grinus (February 25, 1911 - March 28, 1983) was a college football player. He was a prominent tackle for VPI from 1930 to 1932, captain of the 1932 team, a season in which he was selected All-Southern.[1] In that season's upset of Georgia, Grinus blocked the tying extra point.[2] He notably rescued a squirrel.[3]