Leigh Tiffin
An Alabama kicking legend whose clutch foot decided epic games and etched his name into Crimson Tide lore during a championship era.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American football player·Birthday: August 3·Millennials
Biography
Leigh Tiffin carried a weighty legacy from the moment he stepped onto the field for the University of Alabama, following in the cleats of his father, Van, who famously kicked a game-winning 52-yarder against Auburn. The younger Tiffin didn't just live up to the name; he carved his own path as one of the most reliable and prolific scorers in SEC history. His career was a rollercoaster of high-pressure moments, from early struggles that tested his resolve to a senior-year transformation into a near-automatic weapon. Under coach Nick Saban, Tiffin's right leg was a central instrument in the team's return to national prominence, providing the decisive points in several tight, season-defining contests. His story is one of resilience, a specialist who weathered intense scrutiny to become a cornerstone of a modern dynasty's foundation.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Leigh was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Leigh Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Leigh's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Set the Alabama Crimson Tide career record for points scored by a kicker with 385.
- Was a consensus All-American and a Lou Groza Award finalist in his senior 2009 season.
- Kicked the game-winning field goal in a 12-10 victory over Tennessee in 2009, a pivotal win in Alabama's national championship season.
- Scored 30 field goals in the 2009 season, then a school record.
Did You Know?
His father, Van Tiffin, also kicked for Alabama and his 'kick heard round the state' in the 1985 Iron Bowl is legendary.
He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns but did not appear in a regular-season NFL game.
After football, he pursued a career in medical device sales.
In high school, he was also a standout soccer player.
“You can't think about the name on the back of the jersey when you line up the kick.”
