Growing Up Buckeye

Growing Up Buckeye
Author: Brent Saneholtz
Publisher: Mascot Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-09-13
Genre: Football stories
ISBN: 9781936319718

Buckeye Rebirth

Buckeye Rebirth
Author: Bill Rabinowitz
Publisher: Triumph Books
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2013-10-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1623686679

Ohio State University's remarkable 2012 season--and the beginning of a new era at the Big Ten school—are recalled in this fascinating account. It tells the story of Urban Meyer, who accepted the job as head coach at Ohio State just before the NCAA banned the Buckeyes from postseason play in 2012, rendering them ineligible for the Big Ten Championship and bowl games. Meyer ultimately rose to the challenge of motivating a group of players to commit to the program despite the ban, and the book recounts what turned out to be one of the most remarkable seasons in Ohio State's 123-year history. Filled with never-before-revealed details about Meyer and the 2012 season, this surprising and entertaining record provides a complete picture of the new age at Ohio State.

A Buckeye Remembers

A Buckeye Remembers
Author: Cheryl A. Johnson
Publisher: Skye's the Limit Publishing & Public Relations
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2012-08-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9781939044006

Larry C. Hansgen's memoir as a lifelong Buckeye fan intertwines everyday life in Columbus, Ohio, with the excitement of following Ohio State athletics. Larry brings to his readers an enjoyable perspective and recollection of the ups and downs of Ohio's top university's gridiron and hoops. Pay particular attention to his chapters on 'What ifs' and 'Favorites' to vividly remember key moments in Buckeye football history.

Little Ohio

Little Ohio
Author: Kieran Robertson
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Total Pages: 1246
Release: 2019-11-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 1591938503

Ohio’s small towns have great stories. Little Ohio presents 100 of the state’s tiniest towns and most miniature villages. With populations under 500, these charming and unique locations dot the entire state—from Lake Seneca in the Northwest corner to Neville, bordering the Ohio River and the state of Kentucky. Little Ohio even ventures into Lake Erie, telling the story of Put-in-Bay. The selected locations help readers to appreciate the broader history of small-town life in Ohio. Yet each featured town boasts a distinct narrative, as unique as the citizens who call these places home. Some villages offer hundreds of years of history, such as Tarlton, laid out before Ohio had even gained statehood. Others were built with more expedience, such as Yankee Lake, a town that was incorporated simply so its founder could host dances on Sundays without breaking state law. With full-color photographs, fun facts, and fascinating details about every locale, it’s almost as if you’re walking down Main Street, waving hello to folks who know you by name. These residents are innovators, hard workers, and—most of all—good neighbors. They’re people who have piled into small school houses to wait out roaring flood waters, rebuilt after disastrous fires took their homes, and captured bandits straight out of the Wild West. Little Ohio, written by lifelong resident Kieran Robertson, is for anyone who grew up in a small town and for everyone who takes pride in being called an Ohioan. It’s one book with one hundred places to love.

What It Means to Be a Buckeye

What It Means to Be a Buckeye
Author: Jeff Snook
Publisher: Triumph Books
Total Pages: 583
Release: 2012-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1623680530

Examining a simple questionWhat is so special about Ohio State football?this book provides a forum for the school s greatest players and coaches from the past nine decades to express why they are so proud to be a part of the storied tradition that is Buckeye football. Many players took this unique and exclusive opportunity to set the record straight about a few topics that have never before been addressed, including Rex Kern revealing what happened in the bitter 1969 defeat to Michigan, Chris Spielman explaining why he almost chose Michigan instead of Ohio State, Cornelius Greene talking about the real discomfort behind his ulcers, and Joe Germaine detailing how he gave President Clinton s Secret Service a scare. From Charlie Ream in the 1930s and Paul Warfield in the 1960s to Urban Meyer s first days on the job after taking over after the 2011 season, What It Means to Be a Buckeye brings together a who s who of Ohio State football icons in a fashion that no other book has ever accomplished, making it the ultimate keepsake for any fan of Buckeye football."

The Best in the Land

The Best in the Land
Author: Paul Keels
Publisher: Ascend Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781736943182

The Best in the Land by Voice of the Buckeyes Paul Keels, tells the story of Brutus Buckeye, from nut to beloved mascot. Young Brutus dreams of one day playing football for his favorite team, The Ohio State Buckeyes. He works hard, but when his chance arrives, it's not as a player. As Brutus finds new ways of helping his friends to victory week after week, he learns there's more than one way to be part of a team. From running the scoreboard to helping coaches craft plays, to giving the players an extra boost of confidence, Brutus is determined to do his part. But will he ever get to take the field with the team? Will he be able to find his place at Ohio State? Throughout this wonderfully illustrated, rhyming story, Brutus shows his true worth to the fans, players, and coaches. What honor can they bestow to show him how grateful they are? This story of team spirit and perseverance will appeal both to young readers and lifelong fans. The Best in the Land is officially licensed by The Ohio State University and is sure to become a favorite for Buckeyes of all ages!

Remember

Remember
Author: Toni Morrison
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780618397402

The Pulitzer Prize winner presents a treasure chest of archival photographs that depict the historical events surrounding school desegregation.

It Happened in Ohio

It Happened in Ohio
Author: Carol Cartaino
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2010-06-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1461747368

Thirty episodes from the history of the Buckeye State, including memorable events such as the Kent State Riots, but also featuring lesser-known tales.

The Road to the Horseshoe and Beyond: How a Small-Town Athlete Benefited from Ohio State Football to Build a Life

The Road to the Horseshoe and Beyond: How a Small-Town Athlete Benefited from Ohio State Football to Build a Life
Author: Dr Kern Phd
Publisher: Amplify Publishing
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2022-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781637552957

Legendary stories about my dear friend Rex Kern abound. His heroics at Ohio State electrified crowds and inspired reverence from an entire generation of Buckeye fans. I was there as his competitor and teammate, confidante and friend, as well as his occasional partner in mischief. Our brotherhood was forged by a common purpose and an unforgettable championship run. Now Rex tells his story, and I was delighted to learn things about him that I didn't know even after more than fifty years of close friendship. He wrote this as a gift to his sons and grandchildren--to tell in his own words what it was really like--but it is a gift to all of us. From a barbershop in Lancaster to a prayer breakfast at the White House to a College Football Hall of Fame ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria--and to the many doctor's visits and surgeries in between--he walks us through a life always defined by humility, grace, and perseverance. His devotion to family, friendship, and faith in the midst of often debilitating pain is endlessly inspiring. Rex Kern is not just a football legend, he is a champion at everything that matters in life. -- Ron Maciejowski, Super Sub of the Super Sophs, OSU 1968-69-70

Just a Boy

Just a Boy
Author: Charles Mashburn
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2018-10-24
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1977205976

Actually, I wasn't just a boy. I was every boy in the good old USA who had the good fortune to grow up in a small town in the 1950s and 1960s. I didn't have an extraordinary childhood, but rather, I had an extraordinarily ordinary childhood. There were tears and laughter, good times and bad times, friends and enemies, but most of all, there was a freedom that seems to have vanished from this land we live in. We were free to be kids in a way that generations to come will look back on with envy, and this book will take you back to those days when the living was easy, but sometimes the wrath of Dad wasn't. It will take you back to that first fight, that first kiss, and all the glorious (often inglorious) times that came after all the firsts of your childhood. I dare say there will be times as you read these (sometimes slightly embellished) accounts of my youth, when you will say, "Hey! That's me! He's writing about me!" And you know what? You might be right. Right, that is, if, back in the day, you were just a boy.