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No. 71, All-American and Rose Bowl Champion Pete Cusick

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No. 71 Pete Cusick
  • Captain (1974)
  • All-American (1974)
  • All-Big Ten (1973, '74)
  • Ohio State All-Century Team (2000)
  • Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame (2012)

Pete Cusick started for three years at defensive tackle for Ohio State and served as a captain of the 1974 Rose Bowl championship team.

He earned All-American and All-Big Ten honors while helping lead Ohio State to three consecutive Big Ten championships and Rose Bowl appearances.