Ohio State Football Wish2. Dick and Robert, both 90 and
graduates of The Ohio State
University Class of 1949, had a
wish: to meet the current coach
of the Buckeye’s, Urban Meyer.
The goal of the Senior Independence team:
to Make it Happen!
3. It was a beautiful day
to make memories!
9. Dick and Robert
enjoyed sharing
stories from “the
good old days” under
Coach Woody Hayes.
11. They were given honorary Buckeye stickers just like the
players wear on their helmets.
17. Both Robert and Dick shared their personal
experience sitting through the infamous
“Snow Bowl.”
18. The men got to watch the team practice.
Not many people are allowed to do that!
20. Coach Meyer spent time talking with Robert
and Dick, asking to hear their stories.
22. The coach wrote
encouraging
words on a
football to help
remind them of
this special day.
23. "This was the best day of my entire life.
I got to meet Urban Meyer."
24. "It's been a
long journey
really, but a
good one. I've
enjoyed every
bit of it."