Archie Griffin

Archie Griffin

Archie Griffin is the first athlete in football history to win the Heisman Trophy twice. To begin with, Archie was not selected for the football squad due to his lack of athletic ability. However, as the phrase goes, looks aren’t everything. Griffin’s exceptional football ability astounded some who doubted his athleticism. He went on to become a football legend as a result of this, winning back-to-back accolades and breaking numerous records.

Quick Facts

Full Name Archie Mason Griffin
Name Archie Griffin
Nick Name Tank, Butterball
Date of Birth August 21, 1954
Age 67 years old.
Birth Place Columbus, Ohio
Nationality American
Ethnicity Black
Zodiac Sign  Virgo
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 189 lb (86 kg)
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Black
Father’s Name James Griffin
Mother’s Name Margaret Monroe Griffin
Siblings Six brothers and a sister: Jimmy, Larry, Daryle, Duncan, Raymond, Keith (brothers), and Crystal (sister)
High School Eastmoor High School
Education Graduate
University Ohio State University
Marital Status Married
Wife  Bonita Griffin
Marriage Year 1987
Children Four; Adam Griffin, Anthony, Andre & Adam Griffin
Grandchildren Three; Kamron, Diante, and Adrien Grifffin
Profession Former NFL Player
Position Running Back
Jersey Number 45
Leagues   National Football League (NFL)
NFL Draft 24th overall pick in the first round of the 1976 NFL Draft  by the Cincinnati Bengals
Debut Year  1976
Retirement 1985
Playing Teams
  • Cincinnati Bengals (1976–1982)
  • Jacksonville Bulls (1985)
Major Achievement
  • Two times recipient of the Heisman Trophy
Awards and achievements
  • Maxwell Award (1975)
  • Two times Big Ten Most Valuable Player (1973, 1974)
  • Three times First-team All-American (1973–1975)
  • Ohio State Buckeyes No. 45 retired
Net Worth   $3 million
Social Media None
Merch Autobiography
Last Update  June 2022

What is the Net Worth of Archie Griffin?

Archie Griffin’s net worth is believed to be $3 million. It’s only fair to presume that his NFL career had a substantial impact on his income.

His investments, sponsorships, and endorsements have also made him wealthy.

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