Mike Grier, the brother of Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier, is poised to become the first black General Manager in the history of the National Hockey League. Grier will officially be announced today as the next GM of the San Jose Sharks, according to multiple reports. The Griers grew up around professional sports. Their father, Bobby Grier, worked for 20 years as a Patriots assistant coach and front office executive and has also worked for the Texans and Dolphins, where he’s currently a consultant to Chris. Chris Grier followed in his father’s footsteps in football, but Mike Grier focused on hockey, playing 14 seasons in the NHL before retiring in 2011 and beginning his front office career.
I know what you're saying. Were a little too focused all the time on race. Hockey has historically been devoid of black players, so to rise up to the level of GM is a huge accomplishment considering the extra hurdles the NHL presents.
