Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Frederick R. Taylor
1924-2002
— Family man, coach, teacher, mentor, & friend —
Photographed By Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
1. Frederick R. Taylor Marker
Born in Zanesville, served in the Army and Air Force during WWII. 1950 graduate of The Ohio State University. Starter on OSU's 1950 Big Ten basketball championship team which finished third in the nation. 1950 All American baseball player. Played professional baseball with the Washington Senators for three years.
Moved to Upper Arlington prior to his appointment as head basketball coach at OSU in 1958. He won seven Big Ten titles during his 18 years as head coach. His teams won the 1960 NCAA basketball championship and were runners-up in 1961 and 1962. Enshrined in the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame and the National Basketball hall of Fame. He instilled in his players the importance of education. Honesty and integrity exemplified his career and personal life.
Fred had the ability to touch people from all walks of life and help them realize their full potential. He was kind, loyal, compassionate and keenly humorous. Truly someone who had much to offer those around him. He gave his time, talents and wisdom to many civic and charitable causes.
He and his wife of 54 years, Eileen, have four daughters: Janna, Krista, Nicola, and Sharla.
Erected 1990 by Upper Arlington Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education
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Location. 40° 1.88′ N, 83° 3.079′ W. Marker is in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is on Tremont Road south of Kenny Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the Wall of Honor at Upper Arlington Municipal Services 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. Ruth Weimer Mount (here, next to this marker); Monsignor George J. Kennedy (here, next to this marker); John W. "Pat" Wuichet, Sr. (here, next to this marker); Robert S. Crane, Jr. (here, next to this marker); John Wilmer Galbreath (here, next to this marker); Walter B. Heischman (here, next to this marker); Howard Dwight Smith (here, next to this marker); Roy A. Burkhart PHD, DD (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
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
