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Former Ohio State All-American Guard Ken Fritz Dies at 66

An Ohio legend has passed away.

Ken Fritz, a former Ironton High School and Ohio State football standout, died on Tuesday. He was 66.

Deeply saddened to learn the passing of Former Ironton Great and (HoF) Ken Fritz. Ken was a star for Ironton High and later signed @OhioStateFB where he went on to become a consensus 1979 All-American with the Buckeyes. Ken was then drafted in the 10th round by the Steelers. pic.twitter.com/66bCHT1NKi

— Ironton Football (@FootballIronton) February 6, 2024

Fritz was born on Nov.