All American quarterback Terance Keith Grant, was born to Katherine and Herbert Grant in Henderson, Texas. Terance was a standout high school athlete who grew up with four brothers; Larry, Herbert Jr “Spud”, Leonard “Len”, Clenard “Clen”, and one sister Patricia.
Terance married Patricia “Pat” Franklin 20 years ago, also a Kashmere Ram. He is the proud father of a daughter; Terri L. Grant, and son Renard Tillman whom he raised, and two sons by marriage; Joshua and Darian. He is a grandfather and loved brother in-law. Terance is an active leader and member of First Fruits Christian Center under the leadership of Apostle E. Benson. When he was not on a football field, he was roping, training, and riding horses. He continues to enjoy horse riding; training, calf roping, and anything having to do with the rodeo.
Terance moved to Houston in the Kashmere Garden area when he was in elementary school. He attended Langston Elementary, Francis Scott Key Jr. High, and Kashmere High School. Terance always found refuge in sports since elementary school; baseball, basketball, but his love was football. During his high school years, Terance was the most feared quarterback wearing #12. He earned the name “Terrible T.” while playing for the Rams until he graduated in 1977. Terance took the Kashmere Rams to the quarter-finals in 1976 under Coach Johnny B. Felder. In 1976 Terance made the All-Star Team Pepsi Cola Classic as the best quarterback in the city of Houston. That season Terance broke Allen Merchant’s passing yardage record. His senior year in 1977, he was all district leading Kashmere to a 12-1 season and ended his high school career with a two year 24-3 record, also being names a Blue Chipper candidate. His favorite memories were when they played Baytown Sterling and won in 1977, who had defeated Kashmere the two previous years in the playoff. Upon graduation from Kashmere, Terance earned a scholarship to Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he played for 2 seasons until his career ended with a knee injury. Despite life’s sacks and punts, he continues to stay in the game and be an inspiration and role model to countless inner city youth. Terance’s favorite quote and advice for the many kids he has mentored is simple, “Whatever your dream is; go for it.”
