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Item # OSL-11 Four Ohio State Heisman In 1994, Artists for Athletes did a limited edition art print for a charity fund raising event. This print was a tribute to the Buckeye's first four Heisman Trophy award winners, Les Horvath, Vic Janowicz, Howard "Hopalong" Cassady, and Archie Griffin. Les Horvath after leading the Buckeyes to their first National Championship in 1942 went to dental school the next year and did not play football. Because of wartime rules Les was given another year of eligibility and came back in 1944 to become the university's first Heisman Trophy winner. He died in November of 1995. Vic Janowicz won the Heisman Trophy in 1950 as a junior on a team that only went 6-3. Most football historians consider him the best athlete to ever play football for Ohio State. In a single game that season, Janowicz rushed for two touchdowns, passed for four more and kicked ten extra points. Vic died in February of 1996. Howard "Hopalong" Cassady as a junior led his team and Woody Hayes to his first National Championship. In his senior year, he played both on offense and defense to be voted the Buckeye's third Heisman Trophy winner and was also voted the 1955 AP Athlete of the Year. "Hopalong" is currently a coach for the Columbus Clippers baseball team. Archie Griffin is the only player to win the Heisman Trophy twice. He started in four Rose Bowls. When he graduated in 1975, Archie had rushed for over one hundred yards in 31 consecutive regular season games and set the Big Ten career rushing yardage mark. All of his awards are too numerous to mention in this article. He is currently with the athletic department at Ohio State. Eddie George had not won the Heisman for the Buckeyes when this print was done, so he is not pictured. This 11 x 14 inch limited edition unmatted art print is one of only 1000 signed and numbered by the artist. This print was authentically autographed in black sharpie so far by Les Horvath and Vic Janowicz. We know that only 200 prints were signed by the two of them. The autographed print is not for sale yet because we are trying to acquire the two missing autographs. It will attract plenty of attention in your home or office. This is a great gift idea for a loved one or a unique auction item for a charity fundraising event. Remember, the print being offered is without the autographs which is shown on the print above.
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