Colin Griffin (footballer)

Colin Raymond Griffin (born 8 January 1956) is an English retired professional footballer who made over 400 appearances as a central defender in the Football League for Shrewsbury Town.[1] He made over 500 appearances in all competitions for the club.[2] Griffin later coached at Gay Meadow and was inducted into the club's Hall of Fame in 2012.[2]

Colin Griffin
Personal information
Full name Colin Raymond Griffin [1]
Date of birth (1956-01-08) 8 January 1956
Place of birth Dudley, England
Position(s) Central defender
Youth career
0000–1976 Derby County
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976–1988 Shrewsbury Town 406 (7)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

After quitting football, Griffin worked as a postman.[2]

Honours

Shrewsbury Town

Individual

References

  1. "Colin Griffin". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  2. "Legends – Colin Griffin". Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  3. "Colin Griffin joins Shrewsbury Town's Hall of Fame". www.shropshirestar.com. Retrieved 13 July 2017.


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