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







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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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