Upper Arlington in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
W.W. "Woody" Hayes
1913-1987
| | Humanitarian, educator, coach | |
Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 1, 2023
1. W.W. "Woody" Hayes Marker
Lived on Cardiff road from 1951 when he became head football coach at The Ohio State University. Led the Buckeyes to 3 national championships and 13 Big Ten titles in 28 seasons. Inducted into college football hall of fame.
Woody was colorful, intensely competitive, and highly successful. He is remembered fondly for his great love and support of education and for his involvement in many community and philanthropic activities.
He was a friend to his players, his coaches and many people in all walks of life. He cared deeply about his community and country and gave freely of his time and talent to improve them.
Woody and his wife, Anne, an important partner in his numerous worthy activities, reared a son, Steven, who became a lawyer and judge.
Erected 1990 by Upper Arlington Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 40° 1.886′ N, 83° 3.078′ W. Marker is in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of Tremont Road and Kenny Road, on the right when
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Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James A. Rhodes (here, next to this marker); L. Marvin Moorehead (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); William Michael O'Leary (here, next to this marker); Arthur G. James (here, next to this marker); William Sloss Van Fossen (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 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. This page has been viewed 412 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2023, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
