Colin Raymond Griffin (born 8 January 1956) is an English retired professional

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central defender who made over 400 appearances in the

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for Shrewsbury Town and over 500 in total for the club. Griffin later coached at Gay Meadow and was inducted into the club's Hall of Fame in 2012.

Personal life

After quitting football, Griffin worked as a postman.

Honours

Shrewsbury Town * Football League Third Division: 1978–79

References

1956 births Living people English footballers English Football League players Shrewsbury Town F.C. players Sportspeople from Dudley Association football central defenders Shrewsbury Town F.C. non-playing staff {{England-footy-defender-1950s-stub