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. 89 John Frank
Thirty-five years removed from the end of his Ohio State career, John Frank remains the Buckeyes' all-time leader in both receptions and receiving yards for a tight end.
- First-Team All-Big Ten (1982, '83)
- Team MVP (1983)
- Academic All-American (1981, '82, '83)
- Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame (1998)
- National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame (2006)
A three-year starter and four-year letterwinner, Frank played in 47 games for the Buckeyes from 1980-83 and finished his career with 121 total receptions for 1,481 yards and nine receiving touchdowns.