Wayne Woodrow "Woody" Hayes

Wayne Woodrow "Woody" Hayes. February 14, 1913 — March 12, 1987. , Born on Valentine’s Day 1913 in Clifton, Ohio, Woody Hayes grew up in Newcomerstown, starring as a captain of the Newcomerstown High School football team as a senior. He went on to play tackle at Denison University, graduating in 1935. Three years later, he was the head football coach for New Philadelphia High School. , A history fanatic and staunch patriot, Hayes enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1941, eventually earning the rank of Lieutenant Commander during his service in World War II. Upon his return to the States, Woody took over as the head coach at his alma mater, finishing his three-year tenure on an 18-game winning streak that saw his teams capture back-to-back Ohio Athletic Conference titles. , After turning Miami University around in two seasons, Ohio State came calling and Hayes answered. Woody guided the Buckeyes to five national championships and 13 Big Ten crowns, producing three Heisman Trophy winners and 56 first-team All-Americans on the way to 205 wins from 1951-1978. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983. , Eleven Warriors, the Newcomerstown Historical Society, sculptor Alan Cottrill and the generous contributions of the donors listed below, among others around Ohio and the United States, helped bring this statue of Woody home to Newcomerstown. , Eleven Warriors. Chris and Laurie Lauderback, Jason and Claire Priestas, In Memory of Corey Carpenter, Children of Gordon and Polly Brode, Bobby DiGeronimo Family , Kirk Herbstreit Family, In Memory of Robyn Hayes from Tom, Sharon, Bryan and Brady Hayes, Ohio State Athletic Department, Judge Steven B. Hayes Family, Randy and Kathy Osler, Al and Kathy Osler Family, Descendants of Dan and Millie Russell, Bill and Twyla Ridder, Ike Kelley Family, Local Veterans Groups, Gary and Terrie Baker, Baker's IGA , Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Pikos, Paul Welch Family, Zack Miller Family, Terry L Walter Family, Ron and Frances Brothers, David and Matt Darr, Doug and Donna Yurovich, Brian Bambeck / Mangiamo, Inc., Tad L and Kimberly A. Allen, Booth and Geldis families, Connie Shaw OSU MBA '07 NHS '95, The Jastal Family, Walt, Marian, John and Grace Murphy, Terry and Becky Overholser, Dennis Parks, Mike and Joe Coyle Family, Ken and Rhea Shaw Family, Dr. N.V. Rimedio and Family, Alan J. Bambeck CPA OSU '93, In Memory of Dave Mayenschein