Bud's real name is Harold Peter Grant Jr. Bud was born on May 20, 1927 in Superior, Wisconsin to Harry Peter Sr. and Bernice Grant. Buds parents had 3 children Harold Jr.,Jim and Jack. Harold Jr. was given the nick name "Bud" from his mom.
Bud graduated from Superior Central High School in 1945. He played football, basketball, and baseball. After his high school graduation he joined the Navy where he also played on the football team. He later married Patrica Bellew in 1950. They had six children their names are Kathy, Laurie, Pete, Mike, Bruce and Danny. Buds whole family was involved in football. One of his 6 children, Mike Grant, coached for an Eden Prairie football team. One of Buds grandsons played quarter back and line backer for Eden Prairie and followed in his grandpas footsteps and continued on to play football at the University of Minnesota. Patricia Grant died of Parkinson's Disease in 2009.
Bud graduated from Superior Central High School in 1945. He played football, basketball, and baseball. After his high school graduation he joined the Navy where he also played on the football team. He later married Patrica Bellew in 1950. They had six children their names are Kathy, Laurie, Pete, Mike, Bruce and Danny. Buds whole family was involved in football. One of his 6 children, Mike Grant, coached for an Eden Prairie football team. One of Buds grandsons played quarter back and line backer for Eden Prairie and followed in his grandpas footsteps and continued on to play football at the University of Minnesota. Patricia Grant died of Parkinson's Disease in 2009.
Here is Bud and Patrica's family.
(starting at the left going to the right)
Dan, Bruce, Mike, Peter, Kathy and Laurie
(starting at the left going to the right)
Dan, Bruce, Mike, Peter, Kathy and Laurie