Johnny Grier, a longtime field official in the National Football League who in 1988 became the league’s first Black referee, or crew chief, died March 8 in Pasadena, Md. He was 74.
Referee Johnny Grier signals during a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers in 2000.
Mr. Grier, who spent most of his life in the Washington region, began refereeing basketball scrimmages while he was a student at Dunbar High School. He was a high school and college football official before being hired by the NFL in 1981.Football officials are often loosely called referees, but each of the seven officials on the field has a specific title and duty. The referee, who wears a white cap during the game, is the head of the crew.
When he was promoted to referee in 1988, Mr. Grier said he found his new position a little easier than being a field judge — “babysitting the quarterback,” as he put it. In addition to watching for holding by linemen, the referee makes calls on “roughing” the passer or kicker — illegally knocking down the quarterback or kicker after the ball has been thrown or kicked. The referee also announces penalties, verbally and in hand gestures, and signals when a first down has been made.
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