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NAME: 

Archie Mason Griffin 

BORN: August 21, 1954



COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS: 
born...Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County)

PARENTS:
James Griffin and Margaret Monroe Griffin 

EDUCATION:
graduated, Ohio State University, Industrial Relations
graduated, Ohio State University, Educational Administration 

OCCUPATION: 
football player
associate athletic director, OSU 





FAST FACTS: 

Griffin was a star OSU halfback who won two Heisman Trophies in 1974 and 1975. During his college career, he gained 5,177 total yards. As a professional athlete, he spent eight years with the NFL Cincinnati Bengals. 

Curious Fact:
Initially, Griffin had planned on attending Northwestern University. Coach Woody Hayes had to convince him otherwise. 

 

 

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