September 22, 2024

Former Buckeye honored


Scarlet and gray balloons were pulled away to reveal the new street name. Gary Budzak | The Gazette Former OSU coach John Cooper was among the speakers for the unveiling of the new street name honoring one of his players, Dimitrious Stanley. Gary Budzak | The Gazette WESTERVILLE — Alpine Drive in Genoa Township was renamed Dimitrious Stanley Way on July 1. Hundreds of friends and neighbors of the former Ohio State University wide receiver turned out for the unveiling, just off of Worthington Road in the Genoa Township community he resided in with his family. Many were wearing Ohio State colors, and some wore the No. 3 to celebrate the life and legacy of Stanley. Stanley, who passed away on Feb. 9, was an OSU standout at wide receiver, later playing professionally in the Arena and Canadian football leagues and commentating on football locally. Born in Worthington, Stanley lived…

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