Grenville "Grenny" Lansdell (2003) - USC Athletics Hall of Fame

Grenville "Grenny" Lansdell

Induction:
2003
Class:
1939

Grenville “Grenny” Lansdell was an All-American and All-Conference first team quarterback at USC in 1939. The 3-year letterman (1937-38-39) helped USC to a pair of conference titles, AP Top 10 rankings and Rose Bowl wins. He led the Trojans in passing in 1937 (28 completions, 310 yards), 1938 (44, 458) and 1939 (42, 479). He also was the team’s leader in rushing, total offense and scoring in 1938 (462 yards, 920 yards, 31 points) and 1939 (742, 1,221, 54). A product of Pasadena Junior College, he played in the 1940 College All-Star Game. He then was selected in the first round of the 1940 NFL draft by the New York Giants and played with them that season. Afterwards, he was a pilot and captain for TWA. He died on May 14, 1984, at age 65. His legacy continued at USC, as his grandson (Morgan Craig) was a Trojan walk-on quarterback.