Michael Giffin (born January 24, 1984, in Kingston, Ontario) is a retired professional Canadian football running back who most recently played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was signed as a free agent by the Alouettes, originally late in 2008. He played his CIS football for the Queen's Golden Gaels. While at Queen's University, he was chosen a first-team All-Canadian in 2007 and 2008, He was a runner-up for the Hec Crighton Trophy as the top football player in the country. He became the first Queen's player to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a single season in school history. Giffin finished his Queen's career as the school's all-time leading rusher.
| No. 21 Montreal Alouettes | |
| Date of birth | January 24, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Kingston, Ontario |
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | RB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Canada university | Queen's |
| CFL draft | 2008 / round: 3rd / pick: 17th |
| Drafted by | Hamilton |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2009–2011 | Montreal Alouettes |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Grey Cup champion - 2009, 2010, Special Teams MVP - 2010 | |
| Career stats | |
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On May 10, 2012, Giffin announced his retirement.[1]
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