Saint Woody - Insights into UA's Woody Hayes and Ohio State Football

Our mission:As chief stewards of Upper Arlington’s history, our purpose is to discover, preserve and celebrate our heritage, both within the UA community and beyond, in an ongoing and sustainable way.Founded in 1976 as a not-for-profit volunteer organization, the Society collects archival materials, shares historical information, conducts educational programs, sponsors commemorative activities, promotes historic preservation, and serves as a community resource.

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Legendary OSU football coach Woody Hayes called UA home. Hear author Bob Hunter reveal his insights into Woody's personality & OSU football.

Tremont Library

Legendary OSU football coach Woody Hayes resided on Cardiff Road in Upper Arlington and was inducted to the UA Wall of Honor in 1991. Author and former sports columnist Bob Hunter will share his personal experiences with Woody, discuss why Woody was a great coach (and why he wasn’t), and explain why it is so difficult to pull him out of his era (50s, 60s and 70s) and judge him by today’s standards. Woody’s story played out in the iconic Ohio Stadium which reaches its century mark this October. Bob will also share the improbable story about how the stadium came to be, what it did for OSU football and how and why it is still around.An event not to be missed! Bookseller <a href="https://www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cover to Cover</a> will sell books that evening (or you can purchase a copy in advance at their location - 2116 Arlington Ave.), and Bob will do a book signing at the conclusion of the presentation. We appreciate partnering with this great local business!REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Free to attend. We do appreciate <a href="https://uahistory.org/donate-now" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">donations</a> to help us continue our work as an independent non-profit organization.Bob Hunter is the author of eleven books including the 2022 revised paperback version of Saint Woody: The History and Fanaticism of Ohio State Football. He served as sports columnist for the last 24 years of his more than 40 at the Dispatch.

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