Spurrier's Gridiron Grille Celebrates Coach's Storied Career

The restaurant's museum showcases the Head Ball Coach's many accomplishments and memorabilia

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:09am

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Part two of a three-part series explores the museum inside Spurrier's Gridiron Grille in Gainesville, Florida, which celebrates the storied career of legendary college football coach Steve Spurrier. The article highlights Spurrier's impressive accomplishments, including being the only living person in the College Football Hall of Fame as both a player and coach, and the first collegiate coach to earn multi-million dollar salaries. It also delves into Spurrier's personal collection of memorabilia, such as his favorite black visor from a win over his former team, the Florida Gators, and the numerous keys to cities he has received over the years.

Why it matters

Spurrier's Gridiron Grille and its museum offer a unique opportunity for fans to immerse themselves in the legacy of one of college football's most iconic figures. The restaurant's dedication to preserving and showcasing Spurrier's accomplishments provides insight into the remarkable career of a coach who left an indelible mark on the sport.

The details

The museum inside Spurrier's Gridiron Grille features an extensive collection of memorabilia and artifacts from the Head Ball Coach's playing and coaching career. Highlights include Spurrier's visor collection, with his favorite being the black visor he wore when his South Carolina Gamecocks beat his former team, the Florida Gators, in 2014. The museum also displays the national championship ring that former Florida coach Urban Meyer awarded Spurrier after the Gators' 2006 title, as well as the numerous keys to cities that Spurrier has received over the years, more than any other living person except for Ronald Reagan, Elvis Presley, and Barack Obama.

  • Spurrier and his wife Jerri will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary in September.
  • On November 15, 2014, Spurrier's South Carolina Gamecocks defeated his former team, the Florida Gators, 23-20 in Gainesville.

The players

Steve Spurrier

A legendary college football coach who is the only living person in the College Football Hall of Fame as both a player and coach, and the first collegiate coach to earn multi-million dollar salaries.

Jerri Spurrier

Steve Spurrier's wife of 60 years, who baked chocolate chip cookies for all of her husband's players, both college and pro, on their birthdays during his coaching career.

Urban Meyer

The former head coach of the Florida Gators, who awarded Spurrier a national championship ring after the Gators won the title in 2006.

Freddie Wehbe

The managing partner of Spurrier's Gridiron Grille in Gainesville, Florida.

Jarvis Moss

A Florida Gators player who blocked a South Carolina field goal attempt in 2006 to preserve a 17-16 win and keep the Gators' national championship hopes alive.

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What they’re saying

“He hates to lose more than he likes to win.”

— Freddie Wehbe, Managing Partner, Spurrier's Gridiron Grille

“You can win it all.”

— Steve Spurrier

What’s next

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The takeaway

Spurrier's Gridiron Grille and its museum offer a unique opportunity for fans to celebrate the legacy of one of college football's most iconic figures, showcasing his remarkable accomplishments as both a player and coach, as well as his personal memorabilia and the impact he had on the sport.