Photos: Ohio State unveils statue of two-time Heisman winner Archie Griffin (2024)

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day attends the unveiling of a statue for former Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin outside Ohio Stadium.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Archie Griffin waits to start the ceremony before a statue for former Ohio State Buckeyes running back is unveiled outside Ohio Stadium.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and athletic director Ross Bjork attend the unveiling of a statue for former Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin outside Ohio Stadium.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State director of athletics Ross Bjork attends the unveiling of a statue for former Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin outside Ohio Stadium.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State president Ted Carter and athletic director Ross Bjork attend the unveiling of a statue for former Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin outside Ohio Stadium.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State president Ted Carter, middle, and athletic director Ross Bjork attend the unveiling of a statue for former Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin, seated at left, outside Ohio Stadium.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Head football coach Ryan Day speaks at the ceremony unveiling a statue for former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin outside Ohio Stadium. The statue commemorates the 50th anniversary of Griffin's two Heisman trophies.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Head football coach Ryan Day speaks at the ceremony unveiling a statue for former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin outside Ohio Stadium. The statue commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first of Griffin's two Heisman trophies.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork speaks at the ceremony unveiling a statue for former Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin outside Ohio Stadium. The statue commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first of Griffin's two Heisman trophies.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork speaks at the ceremony unveiling a statue for former Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin outside Ohio Stadium. The statue commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first of Griffin's two Heisman trophies.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin reacts to a standing ovation before a statue of his likeness is unveiled outside Ohio Stadium. The statue is a copy of the one that was created for the Rose Bowl by sculptor Brian Hanlon earlier this month.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin speaks before his statue is unveiled outside Ohio Stadium. The statue is a copy of the one that was created for the Rose Bowl by sculptor Brian Hanlon earlier this month.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin speaks before his statue is unveiled outside Ohio Stadium. The statue is a copy of the one that was created for the Rose Bowl by sculptor Brian Hanlon earlier this month.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin speaks before his statue is unveiled outside Ohio Stadium. The statue is a copy of the one that was created for the Rose Bowl by sculptor Brian Hanlon earlier this month.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin speaks before his statue is unveiled outside Ohio Stadium. The statue is a copy of the one that was created for the Rose Bowl by sculptor Brian Hanlon earlier this month.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; A statue for former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin is unveiled outside Ohio Stadium. The statue is a copy of the one that was created for the Rose Bowl by sculptor Brian Hanlon earlier this month.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; From left, Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation President Dedan Brozino, Ohio State University President Ted Carter, former Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin and Senior VP and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed Athletics Director Ross Bjork, unveil a statue for Griffin outside Ohio Stadium. The statue is a copy of the one that was created for the Rose Bowl by sculptor Brian Hanlon earlier this month.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; From left, Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation President Dedan Brozino, Ohio State University President Ted Carter, former Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin and Senior VP and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed Athletics Director Ross Bjork, stand with a statue for Griffin outside Ohio Stadium. The statue is a copy of the one that was created for the Rose Bowl by sculptor Brian Hanlon earlier this month.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; From left, Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation President Dedan Brozino, Ohio State University President Ted Carter, former Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin and Senior VP and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed Athletics Director Ross Bjork, stand with a statue for Griffin outside Ohio Stadium. The statue is a copy of the one that was created for the Rose Bowl by sculptor Brian Hanlon earlier this month.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Sculptor Brian Hanlon of Island Heights, N.J. shakes hands with former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin beside his statue outside Ohio Stadium. The statue is a copy of the one that was created for the Rose Bowl by sculptor Brian Hanlon earlier this month. Including the granite base, the seven-foot cast bronze statue with a french brown patina weighs approximately 5,000 pounds.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; A statue for former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin is unveiled outside Ohio Stadium. The statue commemorates the 50th anniversary of Griffin's two Heisman trophies.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; A statue for former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin is unveiled outside Ohio Stadium. The statue commemorates the 50th anniversary of Griffin's two Heisman trophies.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; A statue for former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin is unveiled outside Ohio Stadium. The statue commemorates the 50th anniversary of Griffin's two Heisman trophies.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; A statue for former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin is unveiled outside Ohio Stadium. The statue commemorates the 50th anniversary of Griffin's two Heisman trophies.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Archie Griffin greets guests, including former football coach John Cooper, beside a statue for the former Ohio State Buckeyes running back after its unveiling outside Ohio Stadium. The statue is a copy of the one that was created for the Rose Bowl by sculptor Brian Hanlon earlier this month.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; A statue for former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin is unveiled outside Ohio Stadium. The statue commemorates the 50th anniversary of Griffin's two Heisman trophies. It is a copy of the one that was created for the Rose Bowl by sculptor Brian Hanlon earlier this month. Including the granite base, the seven-foot cast bronze statue with a french brown patina weighs approximately 5,000 pounds.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; A statue for former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin is unveiled outside Ohio Stadium. The statue commemorates the 50th anniversary of Griffin's two Heisman trophies. It is a copy of the one that was created for the Rose Bowl by sculptor Brian Hanlon earlier this month. Including the granite base, the seven-foot cast bronze statue with a french brown patina weighs approximately 5,000 pounds.