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Archie Griffin was born in Columbus, Ohio, United States on August 21, 1954. Archie Griffin is listed as an American football player. That works out to 71 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Ohio State University. Awards on record include Chicago Tribune Silver Football (1973, 1974).
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
- Occupation
- American football player
2. Background
- University
- Ohio State University
Awards & achievements
- 1973 Chicago Tribune Silver Football
- 1974 Chicago Tribune Silver Football
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie%20Griffin
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q321288
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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.
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