George C. Griffin (1897–1990)[1] served in various positions at his alma mater, the Georgia Institute of Technology, most notably as dean of men from 1946 to 1964.

[8] "Instead of sending the money back to where it came from, he would dole it out again to whomever he had on his waiting list," allowing the program to become a sort of need-based scholarship.

[9] In March 1941, Griffin was called to active duty as a captain in the Naval Reserve during World War II and was temporarily replaced by Fred W.

In a subsequent reorganization of the institute by Blake R. Van Leer, Griffin was given the duties of "the coordination of religious affairs, the YMCA, the infirmary, and campus director of health.

[6] The title is from the following anecdote: Once while walking on North Avenue, Heisman called to one of his players, George Griffin, to cross the street.