Coach Woody Hayes

Ohio State Football Coach Woody Hayes

Born: February 14, 1913
Died: March 12, 1987
Claim to fame: Ohio State Football Coach 1951-1978
Buried: Union Cemetery Columbus, Ohio.

Obviously, Woody Hayes was not one of Ohio's Governors. But I am sure that more Ohioans could tell you who Woody Hayes was then could name the current Governor. So along with finding the final resting places of Ohios governors, on occasion I may through in other popular Ohioans, just for fun.

Woody Hayes is nothing short of a legend when it comes to Ohio State Football. In 28 seasons as Head Coach he won 5 National Championships and 13 Big Ten Championships. His final record at Ohio State was 205 - 61 -10. Unfortunatly like some other great coaches, Woody Hayes didn't leave Ohio State on his own terms. He lost his job after hitting a Clemson player during the 1978 Gator Bowl.

But his legend has overshadowed the controversy. He was entered into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983.

Woody Hayes wikipedia link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_Hayes

 

Me showing my ticket at Ohio "Horseshoe" Stadium before the OSU vs. Miami game on 9/11/2010. The stadium has changed some since Woody coached here.

Me at the gravesite of Woody Hayes

I visited Woody Hayes gravesite in Februray 2010. As a life long Ohio State fan it was a pretty cool experience. Wendy's founder Dave Thomas is also buried in Union Cemetery.