Steve Grogan - Definition and Overview

Steve Grogan (July 24, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas) was a National Football League quarterback for the New England Patriots from 1975 until 1990.

Grogan spent his college career at Kansas State University. He was picked in the fifth round (116th overall) in the 1975 NFL Draft. Grogan replaced an injured Tony Eason in the second quarter of Super Bowl XX. Grogan is the New England Patriots' all-time career passing leader 3,593 attempts 1,879 completions, 26,886 yards and 182 touchdowns. Grogan is also noted as one of the top rushing quarterbacks of his time. He rushed for 2164 yards (4.9 per carry) and 35 touchdowns during his career, a mark which places him the Patriots' third overall all-time rusher. Grogan is also holds the third most rushing touchdowns in a season (12 in 1976), which is also the most by any quarterback in NFL history.

His high school, Ottawa High School, has named its football stadium Steve Grogan Stadium after him.