Celebrating Pioneer Football

Football games on crisp autumn afternoons have enhanced college life for generations of Grinnell students, and alumni are honoring the experience with generous gifts of support for the Pioneer gridiron program.

John Rosenbloom ’71 and Kathy Rosenbloom have made a significant bequest to Grinnell football in honor of John’s father, Abe Rosenbloom ’34, the namesake of Grinnell’s football field. A three-time letter winner and stalwart lineman during the Pioneers’ 1931–33 seasons, Rosenbloom earned Des Moines Register all-conference (then Missouri Valley) honors in 1932 and 1933.

Rosenbloom Field was dedicated in October 1975 and was made possible by a gift from Virginia Whitney Rosenbloom ’36 and her husband Abe.

Additional recent support for Pioneer football comes from a three-year unrestricted gift provided by The Strive Fund.

“The generosity and leadership of these types of gifts are incredible,” says Jeff Pedersen ’02, Grinnell head football coach. “These gifts will allow us to pursue the finest student-athletes from across the country and will allow us to provide the outstanding college experience and playing experience they deserve.”