The only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy turned 70-years young this week. Former Ohio State legend, Archie Griffin was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 21, 1954, and would eventually change college football forever. His list of on-field accomplishments is longer than most and his contributions to the Ohio State football program didn’t stop when he stopped lacing his cleats.
The two-time All-American was once the CEO of the Ohio State University Alumni Association and served as an assistant athletic director. This has been a momentous year for Griffin as a statue of himself was unveiled at the Rose Bowl this past week and he is having another unveiling of a statue at Ohio Stadium this upcoming week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his first Heisman Trophy winning season.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE 🐐 𝙰𝚁𝙲𝙷𝙸𝙴 𝙶𝚁𝙸𝙵𝙵𝙸𝙽 ‼️
Excited to celebrate him next Saturday in the 👟🏟️ pic.twitter.com/r7rq2Q4bKT— Ohio State Buckeyes 🌰 (@OhioStAthletics) August 21, 2024
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