German Township near Archbold in Fulton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Steve Schnitkey
Football (1968-71)
Varsity "T" Athletic Hall of Fame
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 27, 2026
1. Steve Schnitkey Marker
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Steve Schnitkey was one of the major forces of a dominating defense that helped propel the famous Rocket teams of 1969- 71 to collective 35-0 record, along with three MAC Championships and three Tangerine Bowl titles. Schnitkey stepped in at middle guard as a sophomore in 1969, recording 103 tackles and 14 sacks to help the Rockets to an 11-0 record and their first of three MAC titles. In his sophomore season, Schnitkey pulled off a remarkable feat for a down lineman, scoring two touchdowns in one game against Kent State in a 43-17 victory. As a junior, Schnitkey earned first-team All-MAC honors and had a team-best 178 tackles, along with 20 tackles for loss, three interceptions and two blocked punts. Schnitkey capped off his career by making 131 tackles and earning second-team All-MAC accolades, as the Rockets went 12-0 and won their third consecutive league title and Tangerine Bowl. For his career, Schnitkey was credited with 412 tackles, which ranks seventh all-time in UT history.
Steve Schnitkey was one of the major forces of a dominating defense that helped propel the famous Rocket teams of 1969- 71 to collective 35-0 record, along with three MAC Championships and three Tangerine Bowl titles. Schnitkey stepped in at middle guard as a sophomore in 1969, recording 103 tackles and 14 sacks to help the Rockets to an 11-0 record and their first of three MAC titles. In his sophomore season, Schnitkey pulled off a remarkable feat for a down lineman, scoring two touchdowns in one game against Kent State in a 43-17 victory. As a junior, Schnitkey earned first-team All-MAC honors and had a team-best 178 tackles, along with 20 tackles for loss, three interceptions and two blocked punts. Schnitkey capped off his career by making 131 tackles and earning second-team All-MAC accolades, as the Rockets went 12-0 and won their third consecutive league title and Tangerine Bowl. For his career, Schnitkey was credited with 412 tackles, which ranks seventh all-time in UT history.
Erected 2008 by The University of Toledo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 41° 33.355′ N, 84° 22.068′ W. Marker is near Archbold, Ohio, in Fulton
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County. It is in German Township. It is at the intersection of County Road Ef (County Route EF) and County Route 26, on the right when traveling east on County Road Ef. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26267 County Rd Ef, Stryker OH 43557, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Black Swamp and in the Till Plains. 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
