David Dearing Griffith Jr.

1947–1970 (age 23)

College football player

Biography

David Dearing Griffith Jr. was a college football player whose athletic career represented the dedication and skill required to compete at the collegiate level. His time on the field demonstrated his commitment to the sport and his team.

Though his life was tragically brief, Griffith's memory is preserved in the hearts of those who knew him and in the annals of college football history. He was laid to rest at Spring Hill Cemetery in 1970, remembered for his athletic pursuits and promise.

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