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No. 50, Three-Year Starting Quarterback And Three-Sport Star William “Tippy” Dye

We're counting down the days to kickoff with “99 Warriors,” the greatest Ohio State Buckeyes by jersey number, as voted by the staff of Eleven Warriors.

No. 50 William "Tippy" Dye

Few athletes in Ohio State history have ever accomplished more within the realm of athletics, both on and off the field, than William "Tippy" Dye.

1934-36
b. April 1, 1915 (Harrisonville, Ohio)
d. April 11, 2012 (Grass Valley, Calif.)

A three-year starting quarterback for the Ohio State football team, Dye led the Buckeyes to 7-1 seasons in 1934 and 1935 and a 5-3 record in 1936.