Indiana University Athletics
IU Mourns the Passing of Red Grow
3/7/2011 12:00:00 AM | General
March 7, 2011
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Indiana University Department of Athletics is mourning the loss of former equipment manager and IU Hall of Famer Floyd "Red" Grow, who passed away on Saturday, March 5, at the age of 93 in Bloomington.
Grow, who was inducted into the 1999 IU Athletics Hall of Fame, was the Hoosiers' equipment manager from 1946 until 1983, a span of 37 years. He worked for IU Building and Grounds before becoming the equipment manager. Floyd was inducted into the IU Hall of Fame, and was named an honorary "I" member. He was a counselor and friends to many IU coaches and student-athletes, and often the first friend to any former IU student-athletes. Grow's devotion to IU and his friendship to all he touched cannot be surpassed.
The outgoing Grow was born in Bloomington and attended Bloomington High School. He began working for Indiana University after fighting in World War II for the U.S. Army. Floyd had his hands in two of the most spectacular highlights in Indiana athletics: the 1968 Rose Bowl and the last NCAA undefeated men's basketball team in 1976.
Contributions may be made in his name to the IU Varsity Club or charity of choice through the Allen Funeral Home. You may also share your thoughts or special memory with the family at allenfuneralhome.org.
