At Ohio State: 29 games played (29 starts), two-time All-American, National Defensive Player of the Year Before Jack Tatum became an All-Pro and Super Bowl champion with the Oakland Raiders, Tatum spent three years dominating the college game. Upon joining the Buckeyes, an OSU coach had an ‘a-ha’ moment and decided to change Tatum’s position. No longer would Tatum play running back — instead he would play defensive back. Tatum rewarded his coach’s faith and helped shut down opposing receivers en route to the 1968 National Championship. A critical part of two Big Ten title-winning teams, Tatum was a two-time All-American and the 1970 Defensive Player of the Year. His intensity and heavy-hitting ways often intimidated his opponent, giving Tatum a small victory before the game even began. The hard-hitter entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
Jack Tatum: The Legacy of a College Football Icon Jack Tatum, a name synonymous with hard-hitting defensive play, rose to prominence in the world of […]
