There have been 24 head coaches in the history of Ohio State football. Each has a story and legacy. This offseason, Land-Grant Holy Land’s new series 24 Club will help you get to know the coaches from past and present who built the program. Today we meet Ohio State’s third head coach — Charles Hickey. © Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Name: Charles Hickey Seasons Coached: One (1896) Overall Record: 5-5-1 Where Does He Rank in the 24 Club? Overall Wins: No. 20 (tied) out of 24 OSU Coaches Winning Percentage: No. 21 (tied) out of 24 OSU Coaches Hickey’s tenure as Ohio State’s third head coach was short. Medical student Sid Farrer served as OSU’s interim head coach until the Buckeyes hired Hickey several games into the 1896 season. It was fortunate OSU had a medical student on hand because the season was a painful one. Under Hickey, the Buckeyes…
Continue Reading: 24 Club: Ohio State’s third football coach Charles Hickey had a disappointing one-year tenure
