Early Life and Education
Born in New York City, Groh is a native of Manhasset, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island. He is a 1962 graduate of Chaminade High School, where he played on Chaminade's undefeated, untied 1961 football team under Coach Joe Thomas. He is also a 1967 graduate of the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce.
Groh played for the University of Virginia football team from 1963–65, lettering at defensive end in 1965. A two-sport athlete, Groh also lettered on defense for the Cavalier lacrosse team.
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