Year Inducted: 1988
Nominated By: Dave Baxter
Sports Competed In: N/A
Athlete, Coach or Contributor: Contributor
High School:
Attended Vineland High School (now Pueblo County), graduating in 1930.
Contributor:
● A strong supporter of all athletic events in Pueblo, OTBA for the young kids, high School and college for the older ones.
● Named to the first Board of Directors of the Old Timers Baseball Association (OTBA) when it was organized in the 1940's and is still a member of OTBA Board.
● Served in all offices on the Old Timers Board, as well as sponsored teams through the years.
● Attended and supported all of the baseball games of the Western league when Pueblo had a semi-pro baseball team.
● When called on to do a job regarding athletics in Pueblo he never turns down an opportunity to help young athletes.
Related Activities:
● Attended all of the Bronco games, except six, since the Bronco's were started.
● Had season tickets at Mile High Stadium.
● Atended all of the Air Force football games since the Air Force stadium was built.
● Employed the same time as Harry Simmons at Vineland High School...Simmons was basketball coach and Greco was bus driver.
● One of the strongest contributors to sports in Pueblo and Pueblo County, not just in financial support but helping in any way he can to build a stronger athletic program for Pueblo's youth.
Occupation:
Entrepreneur and former owner - Coors Tavern (located at 515 W. 4th Street) for 48 years, he sold it in 1983.
Honors:
Lived in Pueblo with his wife, Sylvia...Passed away on July 6, 2005 at the age of 93.
