Wayne Woodrow "Woody" Hayes (February 14, 1913 – March 12, 1987) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Denison University from 1946 to 1948, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio from 1949 to 1950, and Ohio State University from 1951 to 1978, compiling a career college football coaching record of 238 ...

Dec 30, 2013 · That punch ended the career of legendary Ohio State coach Woody Hayes. That punch brought Charlie Bauman unwanted celebrity. That punch overshadowed everything about the 1978 Gator Bowl,...

Jun 28, 2007 · Wayne Woodrow “Woody” Hayes was born Feb. 14, 1913, in Clifton, Ohio. He died March 12, 1987, but his influence lives through the many thousands of people he touched during his 28 years at Ohio State.

Jan 21, 2025 · Woody Hayes (born February 14, 1913, Clifton, Ohio, U.S.—died March 12, 1987, Upper Arlington, Ohio) was an American collegiate gridiron football coach whose career coaching record was 238 games won, 72 lost, and 10 tied.

Apr 12, 1987 · Woody Hayes once said that when he died, he wanted it to be on 50-yard line at Ohio Stadium. Instead, he succumb in his sleep to a heart attack at his home in a Columbus suburb on March 12, 1987. He was 74.

Woody Hayes is considered one of the greatest college football coaches of all time, known for his innovative strategies and dedication to developing student-athletes on and off the field.

The Board of Trustees of The Ohio State University expresses its deep sorrow upon the death on March 12, 1987, of W.W. “Woody” Hayes, former head football coach and beloved member of the University family.

Woody Hayes served for 28 years as the head football coach at Ohio State. Under his guidance, Buckeye football achieved a degree of excellence unmatched in the University’s rich athletic history. Hayes’ teams posted a remarkable record of 205-61-10.

May 27, 2024 · Discover how Woody Hayes transitioned from a Navy Lieutenant Commander in WWII to a legendary Ohio State football coach, leading the Buckeyes to multiple championships and building lasting player relationships.

HAYES, Wayne Woodrow ("Woody")(b. 14 February 1913 in Clifton, Ohio; d. 12 March 1987 in Upper Arlington, Ohio), college football coach who led the Ohio State Buckeyes to three national championships and developed dozens of outstanding players yet tarnished his reputation with his explosive temper.