John P. Grinold
John P. "Jack" Grinold was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his contributions to the athletic program within both the field of Sports Information and administration.
Grinold has been Sports Information Director for the past 36 years, and is currently an Associate Athletic Director. As the dean of New England S.I.D.'s, Grinold has been the innovator and prime mover in the field of sports publicity. Professionally, Grinold has been recognized several times by his national organization, the College Sports Information Directors of America, COSIDA. He was the first recipient of the New England Information Publicity Plus Award in 1971, and earned the ECAC Service Bureau Award in 1979. University publications such as game programs and athletic media guides from A to Z have reflected his energy and journalistic ability, as well. Grinold is owner of over 25 COSIDA Citations of Excellence for various University brochures. From ballgames to banquets, Grinold's style is and always has been directly behind the scenes. Long-time offices held include: Secretary of the New England Writers Association since 1964; Chairman of the New England Writers Association Football and Hockey banquets since 1964; and Vice President of the EMass Chapter of Football Foundation and Hall of Fame and the Chairman of COSIDA's Committee on Committees. With this induction, Grinold became the first non-athlete or coach to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
This past fall, Grinold was honored for his 300th consecutive Northeastern football game.
When not talking, Grinold is walking, as charter member of the Boston by Foot, Bostonian Society and Victorian Society. Jack and his wife Cathy, reside in Brighton, Mass.
Inducted in 1985
Sports Information Director
