Johnny Grier

American football official (NFL).
Died on Wednesday March 9th 2022


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@nflnetworkhdtv: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@NYTObits: Johnny Grier joined the league as a field judge in 1981 and was elevated to referee, or crew chief, seven years lat… - 3 years ago

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@NFLFootballOps: 2022 @ProFootballHOF inductee Art McNally, the father of modern officiating, was the driving force behind the hirin… - 3 years ago

@TA_Morris: RT @johnsonwillisj: Johnny Grier, N.F.L.’s First Black Referee, Dies at 74 - The New York Times - 3 years ago

@johnsonwillisj: Johnny Grier, N.F.L.’s First Black Referee, Dies at 74 - The New York Times - 3 years ago

@BlazeBrandMan: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

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@lovehersports50: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@UMDETinCbus: @Super70sSports There are only three choices. Red Cashion. Jerry Markbreit. Johnny Grier. - 3 years ago

@blackholetalos: RT @NYTObits: Johnny Grier, the first Black referee in N.F.L. history, modestly downplayed the historic status of his appointment. “The fir… - 3 years ago

@GeraldGilford: Johnny Grier, first Black referee in NFL history, passes away at age of 74 - 3 years ago

@JayPako: RT @NYTObits: Johnny Grier, who became the first Black referee in the National Football League in 1988 and remained in his job for 16 years… - 3 years ago

@NYTObits: Johnny Grier, who became the first Black referee in the National Football League in 1988 and remained in his job fo… - 3 years ago

@exbetio: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@polodolo88: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@NAHippie: RT @Ravens: We express our heartfelt condolences to the Grier family on the passing of Johnny Grier, one of the all-time greats of our leag… - 3 years ago

@BIGQUISE44_1213: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@ValTsports: RT @NYTObits: Johnny Grier, the first Black referee in N.F.L. history, modestly downplayed the historic status of his appointment. “The fir… - 3 years ago

@GennaLady: RT @Ravens: We express our heartfelt condolences to the Grier family on the passing of Johnny Grier, one of the all-time greats of our leag… - 3 years ago

@PixelsForAFace: RT @NYTObits: Johnny Grier, the first Black referee in N.F.L. history, modestly downplayed the historic status of his appointment. “The fir… - 3 years ago

@WesWolfeFP: RT @NYTObits: Johnny Grier, the first Black referee in N.F.L. history, modestly downplayed the historic status of his appointment. “The fir… - 3 years ago

@built2last919: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@jpeebles: RT @NYTObits: Johnny Grier, the first Black referee in N.F.L. history, modestly downplayed the historic status of his appointment. “The fir… - 3 years ago

@JoeSarks: RT @NYTObits: Johnny Grier, the first Black referee in N.F.L. history, modestly downplayed the historic status of his appointment. “The fir… - 3 years ago

@NYTObits: Johnny Grier, the first Black referee in N.F.L. history, modestly downplayed the historic status of his appointment… - 3 years ago

@DPFootballAgent: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@WeTheFamily2: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@KingADJames: RT @ProFootballHOF: Art McNally, Class of 2022 Enshrinee, made certain the NFL hired its first black referee when it elevated Johnny Grier - 3 years ago

@footballzebras: RT @ProFootballHOF: Art McNally, Class of 2022 Enshrinee, made certain the NFL hired its first black referee when it elevated Johnny Grier - 3 years ago

@NFL_UNICORN: RT @Ravens: We express our heartfelt condolences to the Grier family on the passing of Johnny Grier, one of the all-time greats of our leag… - 3 years ago

@anthony_dion: Damn. #RIP Johnny Grier - 3 years ago

@NinaKhuz: RT @washingtonpost: Johnny Grier, a longtime field official in the National Football League who in 1988 became the league’s first Black ref… - 3 years ago

@Giant_Steps74: RT @theGrio: #RIP Grier was hailed as a mentor for others coming through the ranks. - 3 years ago

@Lakesidenorth: RT @theGrio: #RIP Grier was hailed as a mentor for others coming through the ranks. - 3 years ago

@mnemie_09: RT @theGrio: #RIP Grier was hailed as a mentor for others coming through the ranks. - 3 years ago

@Timinator_5000: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@317slim: RT @FOX59: Johnny Grier, the National Football League's first Black referee, has died at the age of 74. - 3 years ago

@zedsmiles: RT @washingtonpost: Johnny Grier, a longtime field official in the National Football League who in 1988 became the league’s first Black ref… - 3 years ago

@Royal_Update: RT @theGrio: #RIP Grier was hailed as a mentor for others coming through the ranks. - 3 years ago

@gotravens09: RT @Ravens: We express our heartfelt condolences to the Grier family on the passing of Johnny Grier, one of the all-time greats of our leag… - 3 years ago

@Bear_Wit_Whale: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@rashidfdavis: RT @theGrio: #RIP Grier was hailed as a mentor for others coming through the ranks. - 3 years ago

@The1Reg: A pioneer. Rest In Peace Sir via ⁦@nytimes⁩ - 3 years ago

@thereadingdiva: RT @theGrio: #RIP Grier was hailed as a mentor for others coming through the ranks. - 3 years ago

@HIS_Favor: RT @washingtonpost: Johnny Grier, a longtime field official in the National Football League who in 1988 became the league’s first Black ref… - 3 years ago

@ChesterPitts: RT @washingtonpost: Johnny Grier, a longtime field official in the National Football League who in 1988 became the league’s first Black ref… - 3 years ago

@thecanesandboyz: RT @theGrio: #RIP Grier was hailed as a mentor for others coming through the ranks. - 3 years ago

@CELB2000: R.I.P. Johnny Grier.🙏🙏🙏 - 3 years ago

@CorpBrotherX: RT @theGrio: #RIP Grier was hailed as a mentor for others coming through the ranks. - 3 years ago

@HaylerStill: RT @Ravens: We express our heartfelt condolences to the Grier family on the passing of Johnny Grier, one of the all-time greats of our leag… - 3 years ago

@AuthorNinaPerez: RT @GESSwrites: Johnny Grier, first Black referee in the NFL, dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@GESSwrites: Johnny Grier, first Black referee in the NFL, dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@Diopjazz: RT @washingtonpost: Johnny Grier, a longtime field official in the National Football League who in 1988 became the league’s first Black ref… - 3 years ago

@Reporterroblang: RT @Ravens: We express our heartfelt condolences to the Grier family on the passing of Johnny Grier, one of the all-time greats of our leag… - 3 years ago

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@sfsterls: RT @washingtonpost: Johnny Grier, a longtime field official in the National Football League who in 1988 became the league’s first Black ref… - 3 years ago

@BraedonSmith14: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

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@Sunshine1979: RT @Ravens: We express our heartfelt condolences to the Grier family on the passing of Johnny Grier, one of the all-time greats of our leag… - 3 years ago

@thomasboy_2: RT @washingtonpost: Johnny Grier, a longtime field official in the National Football League who in 1988 became the league’s first Black ref… - 3 years ago

@MarvLBluechip: R.I.P. Johnny Grier, N.F.L.’s First Black Referee, Dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@DominicCucina19: RT @Ravens: We express our heartfelt condolences to the Grier family on the passing of Johnny Grier, one of the all-time greats of our leag… - 3 years ago

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@prosperuthy_oxo: RT @washingtonpost: Johnny Grier, a longtime field official in the National Football League who in 1988 became the league’s first Black ref… - 3 years ago

@AntHoxter: RT @Ravens: We express our heartfelt condolences to the Grier family on the passing of Johnny Grier, one of the all-time greats of our leag… - 3 years ago

@costumesgal: RT @JJohnsonLaw: Johnny Grier, first Black referee in the NFL, dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@JJohnsonLaw: Johnny Grier, first Black referee in the NFL, dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@ThaddeusLundbe1: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@nmwilliam1993: RT @Ravens: We express our heartfelt condolences to the Grier family on the passing of Johnny Grier, one of the all-time greats of our leag… - 3 years ago

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@bleachbred: @bleachred He Was A Trailblazer! RIP! Johnny Grier, N.F.L.’s First Black Referee, Dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@JournalofaJohn: Johnny Grier, N.F.L.’s First Black Referee, Dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@wilsonjmashaka: Johnny Grier, N.F.L.’s First Black Referee, Dies at 74 - 3 years ago

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@DukePickle: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@sportnewsblogd1: Johnny Grier, N.F.L.’s First Black Referee, Dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@staten_island_c: RT @The107_hbcu: #HBCUlove to the family of @udc_edu alumnus Johnny Grier, who died at age 74. Was 1st Black referee in @NFL history. htt… - 3 years ago

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@staten_island_c: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@Stonefree63: RT @SpruillSteve: REST IN POWER First Black NFL Referee JOHNNY GRIER. 👊🏾❤🖤🏈💚💛👊🏾 🏈🏈🏈 - 3 years ago

@SpruillSteve: REST IN POWER First Black NFL Referee JOHNNY GRIER. 👊🏾❤🖤🏈💚💛👊🏾 🏈🏈🏈 - 3 years ago

@NFL_FootballFan: Johnny Grier, N.F.L.’s First Black Referee, Dies at 74 - 3 years ago

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@RochonRodney: Loved watching him on the field. An inspiration. 🙏🏼🏈🙏🏼 Johnny Grier, first Black referee in NFL history, passes a… - 3 years ago

@FeedSportNews: Johnny Grier, N.F.L.’s First Black Referee, Dies at 74: Mr. Grier joined the league as a field judge in 1981 and wa… - 3 years ago

@LARRY4realJR: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@theGroveness: RT @EBONYMag: Johnny Grier, the #firstBlackreferee in the history of the #NFL, passed away on Wednesday. He was 74. Grier was promoted to r… - 3 years ago

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@Manda567Manda: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@sportnewsblogd1: Johnny Grier, NFL’s first Black referee, dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@downhomer62: RT @GunnyJ: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@Tennill75978429: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@jeguru1: Johnny Grier, NFL’s first Black referee, dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@DrTMSuddeth: RT @EBONYMag: Johnny Grier, the #firstBlackreferee in the history of the #NFL, passed away on Wednesday. He was 74.… - 3 years ago

@SettingTheEdge: RT @FootballPost: Johnny Grier, NFL's first black referee, dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@DarrenHumanity: RT @GunnyJ: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74 - 3 years ago

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@rootbanx: RT @EBONYMag: Johnny Grier, the #firstBlackreferee in the history of the #NFL, passed away on Wednesday. He was 74. Grier was promoted to r… - 3 years ago

@annielicious14: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@annielicious14: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@annielicious14: RT @EBONYMag: Johnny Grier, the #firstBlackreferee in the history of the #NFL, passed away on Wednesday. He was 74. Grier was promoted to r… - 3 years ago

@LtDunbarHKNYC: RT @sportsdeaths: NFL: Johnny Grier, age 74 - 3 years ago

@EBONYMag: Johnny Grier, the #firstBlackreferee in the history of the #NFL, passed away on Wednesday. He was 74. Grier was pro… - 3 years ago

@dejmonea: RT @WFLA: Johnny Grier, NFL's first Black referee, dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@NathanHound: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@funEmunE: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@RickGosselin9: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@Dave51761372: This news is so sad!😭💖🙏🏻👇🏻 NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@The107_hbcu: #HBCUlove to the family of @udc_edu alumnus Johnny Grier, who died at age 74. Was 1st Black referee in @NFL histor… - 3 years ago

@SandmanCoffee: @NFL @TroyVincentSr Why is the NFL racist? You say you respect Johnny Grier but you blocked @Kaepernick7. Then you… - 3 years ago

@SportsTwit2020: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@WNCN: NFL's first Black referee, NC-born Johnny Grier, dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@Hector32z: RT @WSAV: Johnny Grier, NFL's first Black referee, dies at 74 - 3 years ago

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@RPMania98: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

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@PoetressHughes: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

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@W37Sebbe: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@Skyhaynes69: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@dabears_2011: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

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@trini2DBone97: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@txtrento: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

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@Aquariuss: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

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@AmySperopTV: RT @3onyourside: Johnny Grier, NFL’s first Black referee, dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@BroncosBrain: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@BarbeaLewis: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@BillsVhs: RT @BudsOilers: #RIP Johnny Grier 🙏🏻 - 3 years ago

@impactt1life: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

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@DjMastaGee1: NFL's first black NFL referee Johnny Grier dead at 74 - 3 years ago

@kemperp88: RT @BudsOilers: #RIP Johnny Grier 🙏🏻 - 3 years ago

@SergioMcGee4: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@FeroldTorchenot: 3-10-22 - 3 years ago

@BigFella122: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@michelfaulkner: RT @jessesapolu: Awww mannn! This is sad news. Enjoyed playing with this man in control. He’s a good dude. My condolences to his family. Tr… - 3 years ago

@not_momocan: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@ReawsDevon: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@PEZwatkins: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@AskewKenneth122: RT @AroundTheNFL: Johnny Grier, first Black referee in NFL history, passes away at age of 74 - 3 years ago

@Mezikenyc: He was a legend in the NFL to me. Great ref! RIP 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 NFL's first black NFL referee Johnny Grier dead at 74… - 3 years ago

@nitemarekhawk: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@DavidJo55757507: RT @BudsOilers: #RIP Johnny Grier 🙏🏻 - 3 years ago

@iKrys526: RT @blackenterprise: Johnny Grier, First Black NFL Referee, Dies At 74 - 3 years ago

@NFL_UNICORN: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@NFL_UNICORN: RT @NFLFootballOps: Rest in peace, Johnny Grier. An @NFL official from 1981 - 2004, Grier became the league's first Black referee in 1988.… - 3 years ago

@NFL_UNICORN: RT @NFLOfficiating: RIP to a trailblazer 🙏 Johnny Grier — the @NFL's first Black referee — had a distinguished 24-year career as an offici… - 3 years ago

@NFL_UNICORN: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@diamondlass99: The NFL’s First Black Referee Has Passed Away At 74. Johnny Grier spent most of his adult life as an official as he… - 3 years ago

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@gospaddiction: NFL’s first black NFL referee Johnny Grier dead at 74 - 3 years ago

@OGChilly87: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

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@wbrewyou: (NEXSTAR) - Johnny Grier, the National Football League's first Black referee, has died at the age of 74. - 3 years ago

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@AustinKellerman: Johnny Grier, NFL's first Black referee, dies at 74 - 3 years ago

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@randy_faber: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@VinceGoodshill: We lost the great #JohnnyGrier, fam. Devastating. #smh #RIP 🙏🏿 - 3 years ago

@mortonie: RT @nypost: NFL's first black NFL referee Johnny Grier dead at 74 - 3 years ago

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@Shin10Hyo: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

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@PhosFateVET: RT @8NEWS: Johnny Grier, NFL's first Black referee, dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@TheFreeAgentFR: La NFL perd Johnny Grier, premier arbitre noir de l'histoire, à l'âge de 74 ans #NFL #NFLFR #NFLextra #NFLtwitter… - 3 years ago

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@JBfromMN: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@sportsguymarv: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@WilliamRichJr: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

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@ChrisWrightCBS4: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@miiyuyam: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@D_Clarkeson: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@alonzo10_: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@Rosejunkie: RT @SInow: Johnny Grier, the NFL’s first Black referee, has died at 74 - 3 years ago

@MalachiMurphy52: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@RayFinkle9911: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@jodyyyjoe: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@britag17: RT @AroundTheNFL: Johnny Grier, first Black referee in NFL history, passes away at age of 74 - 3 years ago

@LudlumEvan: RT @NFLOfficiating: RIP to a trailblazer 🙏 Johnny Grier — the @NFL's first Black referee — had a distinguished 24-year career as an offici… - 3 years ago

@DEvans345: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@zeigler_harris: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@BlackTzedek: Johnny Grier, NFL’s First Black Referee, Has Died at 74 - 3 years ago

@satoshiworlds: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@64Chamberlain: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@jkf1282: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@23dwayne: Sad news: Johnny Grier, the NFL's first Black referee, dies at 74 - 3 years ago

@BK_King95: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@DamoKnowsSports: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@tmad205: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@cweb: NFL: Johnny Grier, NFL's first Black referee, dies at 74 - - 3 years ago

@chrispilz: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@JuristMike: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@brady53657594: RT @NFL: Rest in peace to a true pioneer of the game, Johnny Grier. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@britrobotista: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@pastaa4: RIP to an NFL trailblazer. - 3 years ago

@Tennpack52: @TroyVincentSr @NFL @NFLOfficiating Yes I remember Johnny Grier..and thought he was an excellent official RIP - 3 years ago

@AjayOz12: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@SteveSPORTTalk1: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@TerrenceGRobin4: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@HSTPodcast: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@IamMattBorges: RT @enefeudazueira: Johnny Grier - 1° preto a assumir o papel de árbitro principal da história da NFL Faleceu ontem, nos Estados Unidos, J… - 3 years ago

@WNS_Brandon: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@Hef0: Shoulda been you Andy Garcia. - 3 years ago

@RLymangrover: RIP to an NFL trailblazer. - 3 years ago

@waldrup_richard: @darlngal When Johnny Grier made a call, everyone heard it loud and clear. R.I.P Johnny Grier.🙏🤲 - 3 years ago

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@JMKTVShow: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@AnthonyCurrySr: RIP to an NFL trailblazer. - 3 years ago

@RuizJ1972: Damn! As refs go, I actually liked this guy! One of the good ones! RIP to an NFL trailblazer. - 3 years ago

@HoldawayIan: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

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@theBlackKaner88: RIP to an NFL trailblazer. - 3 years ago

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@smokesumodee: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@nyccaligirl77: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@ROCRAIDER585: RT @NFLMAVERICK: Rest In Peace 🙏🏈🦓 Johnny Grier  The first black NFL referee (1988) A gentleman and a professional in his field. - 3 years ago

@newyscruggs: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@004nino: RIP 26 129) #American #football #official , #NFL 's #first #Black #referee #Johnny #Grier #dies #March 9,… - 3 years ago

@Rager_metal: RT @NFLMAVERICK: Rest In Peace 🙏🏈🦓 Johnny Grier  The first black NFL referee (1988) A gentleman and a professional in his field. - 3 years ago

@GilBrady2010: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@MrJBlanc: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@kareemslick: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@ChrisGem65: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@ScottSt1963: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@TWOFKalamazoo: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@fvnxo: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@1821DarkHorse: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@speedkills8_: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@VTRXGGER: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@regwilliams_set: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@klk_ravenOG: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@desipoo26: RT @TroyVincentSr: Johnny Grier, the @NFL’s first Black referee and the field judge for Super Bowl XXII, was a trailblazer who paved the wa… - 3 years ago

@carolinaayers78: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@lambamba_: RT @enefeudazueira: Johnny Grier - 1° preto a assumir o papel de árbitro principal da história da NFL Faleceu ontem, nos Estados Unidos, J… - 3 years ago

@UBERCLEAR: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@David_C_Steele: RT @firstandpen: Johnny Grier passed away at the age of 74. He was the NFL's first Black referee and the first Black referee to officiate… - 3 years ago

@PhilHollywood: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@twashington757: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@joncody98: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@SpankYaBanks: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@ImJustAce: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@JohnOWrightIII3: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@footballzebras: In his first NFL game, Johnny Grier is the back judge on @JimTunney's crew. (Before 1998 that position was designat… - 3 years ago

@southsidejus: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@oLucyen: RT @enefeudazueira: Johnny Grier - 1° preto a assumir o papel de árbitro principal da história da NFL Faleceu ontem, nos Estados Unidos, J… - 3 years ago

@senor_alejandro: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@DianaLCass1: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@DraftMassta: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@ronthdon: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@willchatmon: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@Horizon_SW: RT @jessewashington: as recently as the 1980s we were prevented from refereeing just as we were prevented from quarterbacking. now we are c… - 3 years ago

@ThaOne2watch: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@changetocome64: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@enefeudazueira: RT @HumbertoV3: Se hoje vemos referees negros na nfl devemos isso ao grande Johnny Grier,Pena que não lhe deram o superbowl com chapéu bran… - 3 years ago

@enefeudazueira: Grier marcou seu nome na história e se tornou uma inspiração para outros árbitros pretos da NFL, de outros esportes… - 3 years ago

@enefeudazueira: Johnny Grier - 1° preto a assumir o papel de árbitro principal da história da NFL Faleceu ontem, nos Estados Unido… - 3 years ago

@SwettAthletics: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@bmt409: RT @NFLMAVERICK: Rest In Peace 🙏🏈🦓 Johnny Grier  The first black NFL referee (1988) A gentleman and a professional in his field. - 3 years ago

@Travonne: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@nellez_: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@SherryFleming2: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@BlogAndTackle: RT @footballzebras: Trailblazer referee Johnny Grier has passed away. He was the first Black referee in the NFL and, after 24 years on the… - 3 years ago

@footballzebras: Referee Johnny Grier's first penalty announcement in his first game as an NFL referee. PHI at TB 1988 Week 1 with… - 3 years ago

@RKelly90803: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@manonatelier: RT @firstandpen: Johnny Grier passed away at the age of 74. He was the NFL's first Black referee and the first Black referee to officiate… - 3 years ago

@Kaibutsu: RT @firstandpen: Johnny Grier passed away at the age of 74. He was the NFL's first Black referee and the first Black referee to officiate… - 3 years ago

@ReignOfApril: RT @firstandpen: Johnny Grier passed away at the age of 74. He was the NFL's first Black referee and the first Black referee to officiate… - 3 years ago

@AvTaL: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@JeanMachee: RT @JimIrsay: Rest In Peace, Johnny Grier. Trailblazing NFL referee. 🙏 - 3 years ago

@properitalian: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@ArdillaRules: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@Phenom189: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@tabrizzle: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@deadpeoplecom: It's a sad day, Johnny Grier dies - #JohnnyGrier #Johnny #Grier #rip - 3 years ago

@firstandpen: Johnny Grier passed away at the age of 74. He was the NFL's first Black referee and the first Black referee to off… - 3 years ago

@FitzBeatSr: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@DwaynePinckney5: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@JCPerry1983: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@shershot99: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@TiaDPitts: RT @FourVerticals_: Rest in Power to Johnny Grier, the first full time Black referee in the NFL. Grier was also part of the officiating cre… - 3 years ago

@TiaDPitts: RT @XIII_Mr_Undadog: Two-time UDC graduate ('87, '93), Johnny Grier. - 3 years ago

@SportsAskedMe: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@wr1t3him: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@glennm52: RT @TheBotIsBack: Football is truly a wonderful thing. RIP Johnny Grier. - 3 years ago

@bornnusa: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@Pac_Dozen: For Johnny Grier's most memorable moment in a Dolphins game, que to 2:24:40 - 3 years ago

@whoisebw: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@Noe_bandzz: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@ZigFracassi: R.I.P., Johnny Grier! - 3 years ago

@WillieDWashing1: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@tish________: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@VinLospinuso91: RT @ProFootballTalk: NFL's first Black referee Johnny Grier dies at 74. - 3 years ago

@TsnakeHenderson: RT @rolandsmartin: BREAKING NEWS: Johnny Grier, the first Black @NFL referee, has passed away. He was 74. We’ll pay homage to him tomorrow… - 3 years ago

@ArdillaRules: RT @NFLMAVERICK: Rest In Peace 🙏🏈🦓 Johnny Grier  The first black NFL referee (1988) A gentleman and a professional in his field. - 3 years ago

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