Don Griffin (halfback)

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Don Griffin
Born:(1922-10-15)October 15, 1922
Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
Died:January 17, 2005(2005-01-17) (aged 82)
Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Halfback
College Illinois
NFL draft 1944 / Round: 14 / Pick: 137
(by the Green Bay Packers)
Career history
As player
1946 Chicago Rockets

Don Griffin (born Donald Dean Griffin [1] ) was a professional American football halfback. He was a member of the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). [2]

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References

  1. "Don Griffin". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
  2. "Don Griffin". National Football League. Retrieved August 17, 2011.