Ohio State Heisman #3 – Howard ‘Hopalong’ Cassady – 1955

Howard ‘Hopalong’ Cassady was the 3rd Ohio State player to win the Heisman Trophy.

 

• Was nick named ‘Hopalong’ during his freshman year because he ‘hopped’ all over the field like the fictional performing cowboy, Hopalong Cassidy. 
• Attended Central High School in Columbus.
• Also played defensive back at Ohio State.
• Returned an 88 yard interception in the 1954 Wisconsin game, one of the wins in a 10-0 National Championship season.
• Played baseball at Ohio State.
• Was the #3 pick in the 1956 NFL Draft.
• Played 9 seasons in the NFL.
• Was a scout for the Yankees.
• Was 1st base & bench coach for the Columbus Clippers for a number of years.