Columbus kids Archie and Ray Griffin opened the Eastmoor pipeline for Ohio State in the 1970s.
Notable Buckeyes from Eastmoor It can be said that Griffin was destined to be a Buckeye. The decorated running back was brought into this world at the Ohio State University Hospital in August 1954 – less than a mile away from the hallowed grounds of Ohio Stadium.
• 1973: Became the first OSU sophomore to rush for 1,000 yards and was named to a first-team spot on the UPI All-America team. Winner of the Chicago Tribune’s Silver Football as the Big Ten Player of the Year. • Held NCAA career rushing record at conclusion of his career and he still ranks 11th in NCAA annals with 5,177 yards.• The only player to start four Rose Bowl games.After his playing days, Griffin was inducted into the Varsity O Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame, Rose Bowl Hall of Fame and National High School Hall of Fame.
Griffin was the captain of the football, wrestling and track teams. This year marks the 50th anniversary of his graduation from Eastmoor.Like his brother Archie, Ray Griffin first arrived on campus as a running back. However, Ray was switched to the secondary at Ohio State. In high school, Griffin was an All-Ohioan at halfback. He led the City League in scoring and averaged 6.1 yards per carry as a senior.Guess was the captain of the 1979 team and a three-time All-Big Ten player. He tied an Ohio State record when he came down with three interceptions against SMU in 1977.
Guess’ Eastmoor career was highlighted by a game for the age in which he returned two punts for touchdowns, intercepted two passes and recorded 16 tackles.The son of Buckeye great Pepper Johnson, Dionte Johnson was a powerful and bruising blocker who could also get the Buckeyes the tough yards. Ohio State won three Big Ten titles with Johnson clearing the way for the running backs. The team also went 4–0 against Michigan.
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