Historical inquiries or internet rumors regarding an Ohio State quarterback meeting a tragic fate often stem from historical confusions or fictional dramatizations. In the real history of the powerhouse Ohio State Buckeyes football program, starting quarterbacks who achieved legendary status on the gridiron did not experience such tragedies during their playing years. While college football history across the broader United States contains tragic historical losses of young athletes from various institutions over decades, premier starting quarterbacks from Ohio State transitioned successfully into professional careers or private life.