Ohio State legend Howard “Hopalong” Cassady died at the age of 85 on Friday morning, as first reported by ABC6.
A Heisman Trophy winner and two-time consensus All-American, Cassady was one of the greatest to ever wear a Buckeye uniform.
Cassady played all sides of the ball for Ohio State, serving as both a runner and pass-catcher on offense, returning kicks on special teams and playing defensive back on defense – and never surrendered a completion in his entire college playing career.
He was extremely versatile, but his running ability made him legendary. By the time he graduated, Cassady held the Ohio State career rushing record (2,466 yards), the career all-purpose yards record (4,403 yards) and the scoring record (222 points), none of which were broken for at least a decade.