Famous Ohio State Athletes?

Hey everyone, I'm a huge fan of Ohio State sports, and I was just wondering if anyone knows some famous athletes who have come out of the university? Were they in the same sports I might be into?

Hello! Ohio State has had a strong history of athletic excellence, producing numerous athletes who have gone on to achieve great success at professional and Olympic levels. Here are a few famous Ohio State athletes across various sports:

1. Football:

- Archie Griffin: The only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, Griffin played for the Buckeyes from 1972-1975 before enjoying a successful NFL career.

- Ezekiel Elliott: As a Buckeye from 2013-2015, Elliott was instrumental in Ohio State's 2014 National Championship, and he has had a successful NFL career as a running back for several teams, most notably the Dallas Cowboys.

- Joey Bosa: A standout defensive end who played for the Buckeyes from 2013-2015, Bosa was drafted to the NFL's San Diego (now Los Angeles) Chargers and has since become one of the league's premier pass rushers.

2. Basketball:

- Jerry Lucas: A three-time All-American, Lucas played for the Buckeyes from 1959-1962, and later experienced success in the NBA as a member of the New York Knicks and the Cincinnati Royals.

- John Havlicek: A teammate of Lucas's, Havlicek played for the Buckeyes from 1960-1962, and his Hall of Fame NBA career with the Boston Celtics earned him the title "Hondo."

3. Track and Field:

- Jesse Owens: Undoubtedly one of the most famous athletes to come out of Ohio State, Owens won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. In addition to setting world records, his success undermined Hitler's notions of Aryan superiority.

4. Wrestling:

- Kyle Snyder: As a three-time NCAA champion wrestler for the Buckeyes from 2014-2018, Snyder also won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics and is considered one of the greatest American wrestlers of all time.

This list is by no means exhaustive, but it should give you a good sense of some of the most famous and accomplished athletes to come out of Ohio State. Keep in mind that the university has excellent programs in various sports, so depending on what you're interested in, there's likely a strong history of success in that area too!