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Archie Griffin

アーチー・グリフィン / あーちー・ぐりふぃん

American american football player

August 21, 1954 (age 71) ・ Columbus, Ohio, United States

  • Ohio
  • American football player

My Take

What floors me about Archie Griffin is the sheer consistency hiding behind the records. Being the only two-time Heisman winner isn't a fluke of one magic season; it's two full years of showing up and delivering at the highest level of college football. I find that kind of sustained excellence far more impressive than a single highlight reel. His seven seasons with the Bengals matter less to me than what he represents: a Columbus kid who became a Buckeyes legend without ever seeming to chase the spotlight. Griffin strikes me as the quiet, relentless type of greatness that deserves more reverence than it usually gets.

1. Profile

Name (English)
Archie Griffin
Name (Japanese)
アーチー・グリフィン
Reading
あーちー・ぐりふぃん
Born
August 21, 1954 (age 71)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Leo / Horse
Origin
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Blood type
Private
Height
69 cm
Agency
Private
Occupation
American football player

2. Background

Elementary school
Private
Junior high
Private
High school
Private
University
Ohio State University

Awards & achievements

  • 1973 Chicago Tribune Silver Football
  • 1974 Chicago Tribune Silver Football

3. Relationships

Spouse
Private
Children
Private
Parents
Private
Siblings
Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

Frequently asked questions

When was Archie Griffin born?

Born August 21, 1954 (age 71).

Where is Archie Griffin from?

Archie Griffin is from Columbus, Ohio, United States.

What does Archie Griffin do?

Archie Griffin works as American football player.

How tall is Archie Griffin?

Archie Griffin is 69 cm.

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7. About this entry

Tags

  • Ohio
  • American football player
Last updated
2026-06-20

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.