Woody Hayes

@Coach, Facts and Childhood ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Woody Hayes was a renowned American football player and coach American Ohio State University Sportspersons Coaches Football Players American Football Players Aquarius Celebrities Woody Hayes was an iconic American football player and coach, who gave his life to the game. A prodigious child, he excelled in the sports right from his early years. It was his absolute know-how of the technique and knack for the game that gained him the position of an assistant coach very early in life. After his service at the World War II, he was recruited by Denison University first wherein he served as a head coach for two years from 1946 until 1948. Later on, he was recruited by the Miami University in 1949. Under his guidance the team secured a string of victories and he became the head coach of Ohio State University. From 1951 until 1978, he continued to serve in the capacity leading the team from one victory to the other. During his 28 seasons with the Ohio State University team, he guided them through five national championships victories, 13 Big Ten Conference titles and a record of 205–61–10. His overall college football career stands at 238 wins, 72 losses, and 10 ties. Furthermore, he was an educator as well, serving as a professor of physical education and military history.

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Birthday: February 14, 1913 Died on: March 12, 1987 Nationality: American Famous: Coach, Football Players, Ohio State University, Sportspersons, Coaches, Football Players, American Football Players Spouses: Anne Hayes Siblings: Ike, Mary Childrens: Steven Hayes Information Detail Birthday February 14, 1913 Died on March 12, 1987 Nationality American Famous Coach, Football Players, Ohio State University, Sportspersons, Coaches, Football Players, American Football Players Spouses Anne Hayes Siblings Ike, Mary Childrens Steven Hayes Universities Ohio State University Newcomerstown High School Newcomerstown OH - BA History and English Denison University (1935) - MS Educational Administration Ohio State University (1948) Notable Alumnis Ohio State University Birth Place Clifton Gender Male Father Wayne B Mother Effie Sun Sign Aquarius Born in Clifton Famous as American Football Player and Coach Died at Age 74

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He tied the nuptial knot with Anne Gross in 1942. The couple was blessed with a son, Steve, who went on to serve as a lawyer and later became a judge. Unsplash Personal Life

His health gradually depreciated during the later years of his life. On March 12, 1987, he breathed his last and died of heart attack. He was interred at the Union Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio. Unsplash Personal Life

Woody Hayes was born on February 14, 1913, to Wayne B. and Effie Hayes in Clifton, Ohio. He was the youngest of the siblings. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He completed his early education from Newcomerstown High School after which he enrolled at the Denison University. A prodigious child, he played from the center position during his school days later on played tackle under coach Tom Rogers at the university games. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

Graduating from the university in 1935, he took up the position of an assistant for the Ohio high school, Mingo Junction. After his yearlong service at the Mingo Junction, he took up the same position at New Philadelphia High School in 1937. Unsplash Career

The resignation of John Brickels from the position of the head coach of New Philadelphia High School brought good news for Hayes as he was promoted to the former’s position. In the new capacity as the head coach, he led the team to set a 17-2-1 record in his first two seasons. Unsplash Career

In 1941, he was drafted in the Unites States Navy. At the time of World War II, he was promoted to the rank of the Lieutenant Commander. Unsplash Career

With the culmination of World War II, Denison University planned to re-establish its football program. For the same, they offered him the position of head coach, which he gladly accepted. Unsplash Career

In 1946, he assumed his position as the head coach of the football team at the Denison University. He took time to adjust in the new role, which directly affected the team performance. In the first year of his term as the coach, the team won only two games. Unsplash Career

He was the three times recipient of the College Football Coach of the Year Award, which is today known as the Paul ‘Bear’ Bryrant Award. Unsplash Awards & Achievements

In 1983, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Unsplash Awards & Achievements

Information	Detail
Birthday	February 14, 1913
Died on	March 12, 1987
Nationality	American
Famous	Coach, Football Players, Ohio State University, Sportspersons, Coaches, Football Players, American Football Players
Spouses	Anne Hayes
Siblings	Ike, Mary
Childrens	Steven Hayes
Universities	Ohio State University Newcomerstown High School Newcomerstown OH - BA History and English Denison University (1935) - MS Educational Administration Ohio State University (1948)
Notable Alumnis	Ohio State University
Birth Place	Clifton
Gender	Male
Father	Wayne B
Mother	Effie
Sun Sign	Aquarius
Born in	Clifton
Famous as	American Football Player and Coach
Died at Age	74

Woody Hayes

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Feb 14, 1913

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