Ray Griffin

Raymond Eric Griffin (born June 26, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Ray Griffin

No. 44
Position:	Defensive back
Personal information
Born:	(1956-06-29) June 29, 1956 (age 69) Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	Eastmoor Academy (OH)
College:	Ohio St.
NFL draft:	1978: 2nd round, 35th pick
Career history
Cincinnati Bengals (1978–1984)
Career highlights and awards
2× Second-team All-American (1976, 1977) 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1976, 1977)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 11 Fumble recoveries: 8 Touchdowns: 3 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Griffin 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]

He is the younger brother of two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin.