We're counting down the days to kickoff with “99 Warriors,” the greatest Ohio State Buckeyes by jersey number, as voted by the staff of Eleven Warriors.
No. 23 Ron Springs
The father of Shawn Springs, who was named our best player in this series at No. 24, Ron Springs made a name for himself as a consistent force in the Ohio State backfield under Woody Hayes.
1976-78
b. Nov. 4, 1956 (Williamsburg, VA)
d. May 12, 2011 (Dallas, TX)
- First Team All-Big Ten (1977)
- Team Captain (1978)
- Big Ten co-champion (1976-77)
Springs, along with the likes of Jeff Logan, helped replace the shoes left by two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin.