Legendary Vanderbilt offensive guard Billy Grover passed away last week in Nashville the program announced via Twitter.
Grover, 80, served as the Commodores’ captain in 1958, a season that included wins over Georgia and Miami, as well as ties against Alabama, Florida and Kentucky.
Saddened by passing of former VU great Billy Grover.
Captain of 1958 team that beat UGA & Miami; tied ALA, UF & UK.https://t.co/xCxPYmZtRe pic.twitter.com/ggw7Qz9DjQ— Vanderbilt Football (@VandyFootball) May 22, 2017
The Hohenwald, Tennessee native also received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering during his time at Vandy.