chattanooga MOCS

Frank Grigonis was an All-American running back for the Mocs from 1939-41.  He was a two-time All-Dixie performer who led UC to back-to-back Dixie Conference titles in 1940 and 1941. 

Captain of the 1941 squad, he led the Mocs in scoring with 10 rushing touchdowns and 13 extra points.  Chattanooga posted a 19-4-3 record in Grigonis’ career, one of best three-year runs in school history. 

Grigonis signed with the Detroit Lions in 1942, appearing in 10 games.  He went on to serve in the U.S. Army in World War II, before returning to Chattanooga as an assistant coach.