Inducted 1996
Date of Birth
8/29/1939
Birthplace
Columbus, OH
School
Ohio State University (1959-1961)
Bio
Bob Ferguson averaged five yards every time he carried the ball for Ohio State. He led his team in rushing three years and was unanimous All-America in 1960 and 1961. He won the Maxwell Award in 1961 as the nation's leading player. Ohio State was undefeated and won a part of the national champion that year. Ferguson scored 13 touchdowns in 1960, and 11 touchdowns in 1961. He played pro with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings 1962-63. A head injury ended his football career. Ferguson returned to Ohio State and obtained a master's degree in sociology. As a college star, Ferguson stood six feet tall and weighed 217 pounds.
Stats
Height 6'1
Weight 217
Career Highlights
- 1961 All-Conference
- 1961 Heisman - Second
- 1961 Maxwell Award Winner
- 1961 Unanimous All-America
- 1960 All-Conference
- 1960 Unanimous All-America
Class of 1996
Quarterback
Terry Bradshaw
Tackle
Buck Buchanan
Defensive End
Vern Den Herder
Fullback
Bob Ferguson
Defensive End
Hugh Green
Running Back
Billy Johnson
Quarterback
Neil Lomax
Offensive Guard
Tyrone McGriff
Tackle
Frank Merritt
Guard
John Michels
Running Back
Wilbert Montgomery
Running Back
Walter Payton
Center
Bob Pellegrini
Linebacker
Gary Reasons
End
Pat Richter
Linebacker
Jerry Robinson
Halfback
James Saxton
Center
Jerry Tubbs
Running Back
Charles White
Quarterback
Marc Wilson
Linebacker
Jim Youngblood
Coach
Harold Burry
Coach
Red Sanders
Coach
Ed Sherman
Coach
Gil Steinke
Coach
Lee Tressel
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