EDITOR’S NOTE: Today is Part 6 in a 12-part series on Ohio’s historic football personalities. The series began on Aug. 5. It continued on Aug. 6, Aug. 7, Aug. 8 and Aug. 9. At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, Bill Willis would be the prototype running back in football today. But “The Cat” insisted on becoming a lineman. Although he was on the small side […]
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Chris Spielman: The standard for Ohio’s linebackers
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today is Part 5 in a 12-part series on Ohio’s historic football personalities. The series began on Aug. 5. It continued on Aug. 6, Aug. 7 and Aug. 8. Ohio State coach Earle Bruce, Notre Dame coach Gerry Faust and Indiana coach Sam Wyche were in the stands for a crosstown showdown between Massillon Washington and Massillon Perry. In that […]
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Archie Griffin: A hometown hero with a Columbus story
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today is Part 3 in a 12-part series on Ohio’s historic football personalities. The series began on Aug. 5. It continued on Aug. 6. Archie Griffin’s story came in a small package, and arrived within eyesight of where his greatest glory would take place. The future two-time Heisman Trophy winner was born on Aug. 21, 1954 at the Ohio State University […]
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Paul Brown: The Godfather of Ohio football at every level
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today is Part 2 in a 12-part series on Ohio’s historic football personalities. The series began on Aug. 5. There are many debates surrounding Ohio football at every level, from greatest player, game or team, in high school college and pro. But there is no dispute whatsoever when it comes to the state’s greatest coach. His […]