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 [...]
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