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No. 89, Ohio State's Most Prolific Receiving Tight End, John Frank

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No. 89 John Frank

Thirty-five years removed from the end of his Ohio State career, John Frank remains the Buckeyes' all-time leader in both receptions and receiving yards for a tight end.

  • First-Team All-Big Ten (1982, '83)
  • Team MVP (1983)
  • Academic All-American (1981, '82, '83)
  • Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame (1998)
  • National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame (2006)

A three-year starter and four-year letterwinner, Frank played in 47 games for the Buckeyes from 1980-83 and finished his career with 121 total receptions for 1,481 yards and nine receiving touchdowns.