Wes Fesler

Bio

Ohio State end Wes Fesler was one of the Buckeyes' greatest linemen. Fesler came to Ohio State from Youngstown, where he was a four-sport star. At Ohio State, Fesler was Phi Beta Kappa, a baseball star, a basketball All-America, and a three-time consensus All-America in football. In 1929 he picked off a fumble and ran 95 yards for a touchdown against Northwestern. In 1930, he was voted the Most Valuable Player in the Big Ten. Jock Sutherland, the Pittsburgh coach, called him "a one man team. It is unbelievable how that boy can do so many things." He was Ohio State's leading receiver and on some plays moved into the backfield and threw passes. Fesler coached Wesleyan University 1941-42, Pittsburgh 1946, Ohio State 1947-50 and Minnesota 1951-53. His Ohio State coaching record was 21-13-3. His 1949 team was Big Ten co-champion and beat California in the Rose Bowl.

Career Highlights

• 1930 All-Conference
• 1930 Conference MVP
• 1930 Unanimous All-America
• 1929 All-Conference
• 1929 Consensus All-America
• 1928 All-Conference
• 1928 Consensus All-America