Ray Griffin Explained

Ray Griffin
Number:44
Position:Defensive back
Birth Date:June 29, 1956
Birth Place:Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Weight Lb:186
Height In:10
High School:Eastmoor Academy (OH)
College:Ohio St.
Draftyear:1978
Draftround:2
Draftpick:35
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Interceptions
Statvalue1:11
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:8
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:3
Pfr:GrifRa20

Raymond Griffin (born June 26, 1956) is a former American football cornerback. He is the younger brother of former two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin, and also played college football with the Ohio State Buckeyes and pro football for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ray set up the winning touchdown in the 1975 Michigan-Ohio State rivalry game, by intercepting a Rick Leach pass with the score tied at 14-14. Griffin returned the ball to inside the 10 yard line of Michigan, leading to fullback Pete Johnson's winning TD. This winning score put the Buckeyes into the 1976 Rose Bowl[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Park, Jack. The Official Ohio State Football Encyclopedia: National Championship Edition. Sports Publishing LLC. 2003. 1-58261-695-7.