Known for his positive spirit and determination, Griscom continued a strong tradition of success at Pennsville Memorial High School.

Succeeding legendary coach Jack Harford after nine years as his assistant coach, Griscom took the Eagles to even greater heights during his 28 years at the helm.

Griscom’s teams went 213-63-2 with three South Jersey Group 2 titles, eight Tri-County Conference crowns and three district team championships. He also coached 25 district, eight regional and three state champions during his tenure.

He was a three-time District 31 Coach of the Year and was selected as Region 8 Coach of the Year once. After stepping down as head coach at Pennsville, Griscom served as an assistant coach at Woodstown from 2005-2020.

Griscom taught physical education at Pennsville and also coached cross country at the school for 17 years.

After retiring from teaching, Griscom served for six years on the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders (now called commissioners) starting in 2017.

After wrestling at George School in Newtown, Pennsylvania, Griscom was a standout at West Chester University, where he was a team captain and placed seventh/eighth during his senior season in 1969.

Griscom is a member of the Salem County Sports, South Jersey Wrestling, South Jersey Coaches Association Boys Athletics halls of fame.

Griscom and his wife, Gwynne, live in Salem and have one daughter, Michelle.