CLEVELAND, Ohio — Tony Curcillo, an Elyria native who was Woody Hayes’ first starting quarterback at Ohio State died Tuesday near his home in Murrieta, California. He was 89. Curcillo played alongside 1950 Heisman Trophy winner Vic Janowicz at Elyria High and at OSU, where he participated in the infamous Snow Bowl game against Michigan and later went on to post record-setting performances under Hayes’ guidance. Prior to his passing, Curcillo was believed by his family to be the oldest living Buckeyes quarterback. David Curcillo, 58, said despite the recognition his father received from playing at Ohio State, he remained a humble, ordinary guy who simply loved being a part of Buckeye Nation. “He thought he was a normal guy,” David Curcillo said. “He was easy going and went with the flow. That followed him when he played with the Cardinals and in the CFL. He always did what was…
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