Ken Fritz
| Born: | November 21, 1957 G |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 238 lb (108 kg) |
| College | Ohio State University |
| High school | Ironton |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1976–1979 | Ohio State |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ken Fritz (November 21, 1957 – February 6, 2024) was an American college football player who was a guard for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was recognized as a consensus All-American in 1979.
Early life
Fritz was born on November 21, 1957, in Ironton, Ohio.[1] He graduated from Ironton High School,[2] where he played on the football team and lettered three times.[2] In 1975, he earned several honors including being named Southeastern Ohio Athletic League (SEOAL) Co-Player of the Year and Associated Press Ohio Class AA Lineman of the Year.[2]
College career
Fritz played and lettered for the
guard, he was recognized as a consensus All-American, having received first-team honors from several publications and organizations, including the Associated Press and United Press International.[6]
Fritz was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 10th round (277 overall selection) of the 1980 NFL draft.[7]
Death
Fritz died on February 6, 2024, at the age of 66.[8]
References
- ^ "Ken Fritz". nfl.com. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f Walker, Jim (January 10, 2013). "Ironton inaugural Hall of Fame dinner set". Ironton Tribune. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- ^ "Ohio State Letterwinners" (PDF). Ohio State. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 20, 2014. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- ^ a b c Salituro, Chuck (October 19, 1979). "Woody's Punch is Still With the Buckeyes". Milwaukee Journal. Vol. 97, no. 334. Milwaukee, WI: Newspaper Inc. pp. 11 Part 2. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- ^ "1979 Football Season". Ohio State. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- ^ 2014 NCAA Football Records Book, Award Winners Archived November 26, 2018, at the Wayback Machine, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, pp. 4 & 14 (2014). Retrieved August 28, 2014.
- ^ "1980 Pittsburgh Steelers: Drafted players". pro-football-reference. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- ^ Spinner, Caleb (February 6, 2024). "Ohio State Legend Ken Fritz Passes Away at the Age of 66". Si. Retrieved February 7, 2024.