Archie Griffin
Keynote Speaker: Two-Time Heisman Trophy Winner & Retired Cincinnati Bengals Running Back; Former President & CEO of Ohio State Alumni Association
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Archie Griffin Biography
Archie Griffin is recognized in college football history as the only player to win the Heisman Trophy twice. Griffin served as the Ohio State Buckeyes' starting tailback for four years, leading the team to a 40-5-1 record and four Big Ten titles. At 5-9 and 180 pounds, Griffin was considered small by college football standards, but in the second game of his freshman year, he ran for a school-record 239 yards. Between his sophomore and senior seasons, Griffin rushed for 100 or more yards in 31 consecutive regular-season games, an NCAA record, as are his 33 career 100-yard games.
Griffin earned the Heisman Trophy as a junior after rushing for nearly 1,700 yards and 12 touchdowns, and returned the following year to become the first and only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy. In addition to his two Heisman Trophies, he was a three-time All-American, two-time winner of the Chicago Tribune Silver Football as the Big Ten's Most Valuable Player, and the UPI National Player of the Year in both of those seasons. Griffin is also the only player to start in four Rose Bowls. His coach, Woody Hayes, described Griffin as both an outstanding football player and individual.
After his career at Ohio State, Griffin graduated with a degree in industrial relations and was a first-round draft choice of the Cincinnati Bengals, where he served as co-captain and played for seven seasons. He was a member of the Bengals' AFC championship team. Griffin was later named among the greatest players in college football history. The College Football Hall of Fame and the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame have both inducted Griffin.
Following his football career, Griffin worked as a special assistant to Ohio State's athletic director and later became associate director of athletics, ultimately working for the Athletic Department for 19 years. He also served as president and CEO of The Ohio State University Alumni Association, later transitioning to a senior advisor role in the Office of Advancement. In these roles, Griffin led efforts to engage young alumni and launched initiatives focused on career assistance and volunteer relations. His post-football career includes board positions with Motorists Mutual Insurance Company, Abercrombie & Fitch, and the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, among other organizations.
Griffin has devoted significant time to philanthropic causes, including the creation of the Archie Griffin Scholarship Fund, which supports Ohio State's Olympic sports programs. The Archie and Bonita Griffin Foundation Fund develops sports, educational, and travel programs for youth. Griffin was the first recipient of the Big Ten's Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award and was named the Rose Bowl's All-Century Player. His name appears on the Big Ten Championship Game MVP award alongside Red Grange. Griffin has also served as commencement speaker at Ohio State. He remains a prominent figure in American football, recognized for his leadership and contributions on and off the field.
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Archie Griffin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Athlete, Sports, Black History Month, Black Heritage, Executive Leadership, Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism and Anti-Racism.
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Archie Griffin generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Archie Griffin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Football, Athlete and Sports. The estimated speaking fee range to book Archie Griffin for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Archie Griffin generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Singletary, Shawn Harper and Muggsy Bogues. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Archie Griffin for an upcoming event.
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Archie was fantastic! I would highly recommend him to any group - very personable and interacted with the audience well.
SOCA Benefit Plan - Jun 01 2026 -
Student-Alumni Council - Dec 09 2025
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Archie gave a genuine and passionate presentation to our employees. Job well done team!
NiSource Corporate Services Company and its entities and/or respective affiliates - Feb 06 2025 -
We received many positive comments about Archie's presentation. He speech was spot on related to our conference theme, Courage Ignited! Thank you Archie!
LeadingAge Ohio - Sep 11 2024 -
Excellent experience, wouldn't change a thing!
Group Management Services Inc - Sep 27 2022
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How do I book Archie Griffin to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Archie Griffin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Archie Griffin, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Archie Griffin or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Archie Griffin for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Archie Griffin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Archie Griffin are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Archie Griffin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Archie Griffin speak about?
Archie Griffin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Football, Athlete, Sports, Black History Month, Black Heritage, Executive Leadership, Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism and Anti-Racism. -
Where does Archie Griffin travel from?
Archie Griffin generally travels from Columbus, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Archie Griffin?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Archie Griffin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Archie Griffin for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Archie Griffin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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