Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Micheal A. Peppe
1898-1979 Coach
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
1. Micheal A. Peppe Marker
He led the way in achieving varsity sport status for swimming and diving at Ohio State. His teams won eleven (11) national collegiate championships, twelve (12) Big Ten championships and one (1) AAU championship in his 32 years as a coach at Ohio State University. He also left a lasting impact internationally on competitive swimming and diving. Techniques pioneered by Mike are still used by today's U.S. coaches.
Mike was born in New York City, but moved to Columbus at the age of 10. He was a graduate of Ohio State. He joined the O.S.U. physical education staff in 1928 and retired in 1963. He lived in Upper Arlington for 30 years.
He was actively involved in the Y.M.C.A. and the American Red Cross. He is included in the Swimming Hall of Fame and the swimming and diving facility at OSU is named the Peppe Aquatic Center in his honor. He also coached the U.S. divers in two Olympic Games- 1948 and 1952.
Mike left an unrivaled record in swimming and diving circles. He is remembered by former students, colleagues, friends, and family for his humor and wit. He was a man known worldwide but loved for his genuine warmth and kindness.
Erected 1990 by Upper Arlington Historical Society.
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Location. 40° 1.881′ N, 83° 3.075′ W. Marker is in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is on Tremont Road just south of Kenny Road. The marker is at the Wall of Honor at the Upper Arlington Municipal Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3600 Tremont Rd, Columbus OH 43220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frederick R. Taylor (here, next to this marker); Ruth Weimer Mount (here, next to this marker); Monsignor George J. Kennedy (here, next to this marker); Robert S. Crane, Jr. (here, next to this marker); John W. "Pat" Wuichet, Sr. (here, next to this marker); John William Bricker (here, next to this marker); Robert J. Murphy, M.D. (here, next to this marker); Don Monroe Casto, Sr. (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Arlington.
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
2. Wall of Honor
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
3. Wall of Honor
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
4. Wall of Honor plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 4, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
