set numerous Stanford records. He set the record for most interceptions in a single game with four (two of which he returned for touchdowns) in a 1934 game against the University of Washington. His career total of 1,547 rushing yards in 405 carries established a Stanford record that stood for 20 years. A historical account of Grayson's accomplishments published by the LA84 Foundation notes: Bobby Grayson had the looks of a matinee idol; and he remains as one of the most publicized players in Pacific Coast football history. A member of the legendary 'Vow Boys' of Stanford, Grayson starred from 1933–1935 in an era that is regarded as the greatest in the school's gridiron history. A workhorse ball carrier from the fullback spot, Grayson combined speed and power in piling up the school's career reusing record that stood for nearly two decades. Grayson used sprinter-class speed in sweeping the ends, and his swivel-hipped moves eluded tacklers in the open field.; while he was as adept at battering up the middle and punishing opposing defensive lines. Sportswriter Grantland Rice wrote of Grayson: Here is a big, fast back who can run an end, hit a line, kick, pass, block and handle any assignment given him. Grayson was the 21st player drafted in the 1936 NFL Draft — the inaugural NFL draft. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates but did not play professional football. Military service Grayson served as commanding officer of the minesweeper in the Pacific during World War II. Legacy Grayson died of a heart ailment in 1981 at age 66 in Bellevue, Washington. He was survived by his wife, Sue Grayson, and a son, Dan Grayson. In 2003, the Oakland Tribune ranked Grayson as one of Stanford's top ten players of all time, ranking him at number five behind Ernie Nevers, Jim Plunkett, Frankie Albert, and John Elway. References External links 1914 births 1981 deaths All-American college football players Stanford Cardinal football players College Football Hall of Fame inductees Players of American football from Portland, Oregon Saint Mary's Pre-Flight Air Devils football players Jefferson High School (Portland, Oregon) alumni