cross-posted from: https://fanaticus.social/post/159658

With only 45 days left until college football returns, let’s remember Archie Griffin from Ohio State, who wore #45.

Ohio State University from 1972-1975

• College Football Hall of Fame
• Two-time Heisman Trophy winner in 1974 and 1975
• Three-time First Team All-American
• Two-time pick as National Player of the Year
• Four-time Big Ten Conference champion
• Led the Big Ten in rushing three straight years
• Number 45 retired at Ohio State
• One of two players to start four Rose Bowl games in a career