Former Oiler John Grimsley found shot to death - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

Koolaid Time · 02-06-2008

MISSOURI CITY — Former Houston Oiler linebacker John Grimsley was found dead today in his home from an apparent gunshot wound.

Police responding to a 911 call at a home in the 3600 block of Robinson discovered the body shortly after 9 a.m., said Missouri City spokeswoman Barbara Brescian.

Brescian said the shooting appears to be accidental. No other details about the incident were immediately available.

Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace Joel Clouser ordered an autopsy, which the Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office will perform.

Grimsley, 45, played for the Oilers from 1984 through 1990 and for the Miami Dolphins in 1992 and1993.

Grimsley, from Canton, Ohio, went to the University of Kentucky and was drafted by the Oilers in the sixth round of the 1984 draft.

"I can't believe it; I just can't believe it,'' said Tennessee Titans scout Johnny Meads, a former Oilers linebacker who was drafted two rounds ahead of Grimsley. "John and I roomed together at the scouting combine and came to the Oilers together. I'm stunned.''

"It's a shock to all of us,'' said former Oilers linebacker Gregg Bingham. Bingham said he has known Grimsley for years and lived down the street from him."Our kids grew up together,'' he said.

"He was just a good-natured guy who was an avid hunter. He's used to having guns around, and that might have got him in trouble. It's easy to get complacent when you're handling them all the time.''

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5519297.html

**Texan_Bill** · 02-07-2008

Wow!!! Just WOW!!!

RIP Grims!!!

Hervoyel · 02-07-2008

Sad news indeed.

**badboy** · 02-07-2008

McClain had spoken to him at Super Bowl three times and indicated J.G. was in good spirits so definitely not a suicide. Grimsley was a very steady player that I enjoyed watching. God's comfort to his wife and kids.

El Tejano · 02-07-2008

John Grimsley will be missed man.
Some of the names that were reffered to in the Chronicle sure brought back some memories and John Grimsley was a good player that I always have remembered.

4Texans · 02-07-2008

That's definitley some shocking news! I didn't know about it until I saw McClains article. It's a shock to everyone that knew him. Looks like just an unfortunate accident.

Prayers for JG and his family.

threetoedpete · 02-08-2008

Just a sad deal. He had more heart than tallent.

They had simular deal with a Baytown Lee math Teacher few weeks ago. Went goose hunting and the dog steped on the weapon which laid in the back of the truck bed and set the thing off. Gotta be carefull. Even guys who have handled weapons all their life got too comfortable and made one careless mistake. One of those deals once it is done can't get it back.

**Showtime100** · 02-08-2008

Damn it. I knew this thread was here, just didn't want to read it. Just terrible news. RIP John.

**HOU-TEX** · 02-08-2008

JG always reminded me of the movie North Dallas 40. The scene where they are hunting (or trying to hunt). Maybe it was because of his hair or his redneck demeanor, who knows? My kinda guy!

ttpete's right. He did have heart that's for dang sure. R.I.P.

02-06-2008	#1
Koolaid Time Drink Up! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atlanta Georgia Age: 53 Posts: 4,896 Rep Power: 1345	Former Oiler John Grimsley found shot to death MISSOURI CITY — Former Houston Oiler linebacker John Grimsley was found dead today in his home from an apparent gunshot wound. Police responding to a 911 call at a home in the 3600 block of Robinson discovered the body shortly after 9 a.m., said Missouri City spokeswoman Barbara Brescian. Brescian said the shooting appears to be accidental. No other details about the incident were immediately available. Fort Bend County Justice of the Peace Joel Clouser ordered an autopsy, which the Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office will perform. Grimsley, 45, played for the Oilers from 1984 through 1990 and for the Miami Dolphins in 1992 and1993. Grimsley, from Canton, Ohio, went to the University of Kentucky and was drafted by the Oilers in the sixth round of the 1984 draft. "I can't believe it; I just can't believe it,'' said Tennessee Titans scout Johnny Meads, a former Oilers linebacker who was drafted two rounds ahead of Grimsley. "John and I roomed together at the scouting combine and came to the Oilers together. I'm stunned.'' "It's a shock to all of us,'' said former Oilers linebacker Gregg Bingham. Bingham said he has known Grimsley for years and lived down the street from him."Our kids grew up together,'' he said. "He was just a good-natured guy who was an avid hunter. He's used to having guns around, and that might have got him in trouble. It's easy to get complacent when you're handling them all the time.'' http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5519297.html

02-07-2008	#2
Texan_Bill Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston. Mediocrity Lives Here!! Section: Bull Pen!! Age: 45 Posts: 47,075 Rep Power: 41545	Re: Former Oiler John Grimsley found shot to death Wow!!! Just WOW!!! RIP Grims!!! __________________ DeAndre!

02-07-2008	#3
Hervoyel The Right Track Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 12,869 Rep Power: 57501	Re: Former Oiler John Grimsley found shot to death Sad news indeed. __________________ A wise man once said "...well at this point it's all been hashed out and you either see it or don't. Hoping for a win next week" - HTown2ATX

02-07-2008	#4
badboy Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clear Lake Posts: 18,991 Rep Power: 30909	Re: Former Oiler John Grimsley found shot to death McClain had spoken to him at Super Bowl three times and indicated J.G. was in good spirits so definitely not a suicide. Grimsley was a very steady player that I enjoyed watching. God's comfort to his wife and kids. __________________ The sound of marine engines and superchargers soon shall fill the air!

02-07-2008	#5
El Tejano Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,748 Rep Power: 6842	Re: Former Oiler John Grimsley found shot to death John Grimsley will be missed man. Some of the names that were reffered to in the Chronicle sure brought back some memories and John Grimsley was a good player that I always have remembered.

02-07-2008	#6
4Texans Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 45	Re: Former Oiler John Grimsley found shot to death That's definitley some shocking news! I didn't know about it until I saw McClains article. It's a shock to everyone that knew him. Looks like just an unfortunate accident. Prayers for JG and his family. __________________ Born and raised a Texan... How 'bout you?

02-08-2008	#7
threetoedpete Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: Katy, Texas Age: 57 Posts: 6,644 Rep Power: 140	Re: Former Oiler John Grimsley found shot to death Just a sad deal. He had more heart than tallent. They had simular deal with a Baytown Lee math Teacher few weeks ago. Went goose hunting and the dog steped on the weapon which laid in the back of the truck bed and set the thing off. Gotta be carefull. Even guys who have handled weapons all their life got too comfortable and made one careless mistake. One of those deals once it is done can't get it back. __________________ "Everybody understands that the only way we're going to do it is by extremely hard work."

02-08-2008	#8
Showtime100 Got AJ? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin,Tx Age: 49 Posts: 18,734 Rep Power: 39298	Re: Former Oiler John Grimsley found shot to death Damn it. I knew this thread was here, just didn't want to read it. Just terrible news. RIP John. __________________ *Awesome sig by False Start*

02-08-2008	#9
HOU-TEX Ah, Football! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: P-land Age: 42 Posts: 14,143 Rep Power: 19780	Re: Former Oiler John Grimsley found shot to death JG always reminded me of the movie North Dallas 40. The scene where they are hunting (or trying to hunt). Maybe it was because of his hair or his redneck demeanor, who knows? My kinda guy! ttpete's right. He did have heart that's for dang sure. R.I.P. __________________ "We wanted to make a statement, run the ball and make them like it." - Duane Brown

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