Former Buckeye legend and NFL All Pro Safety Jack Tatum died of a heart attack at age 61 yesterday. Tatum was part of the "super sophs" class that lead Ohio State to an undefeated season and national championship in 1968. In his three years as a starting safety at Ohio State, the Buckeyes went 27-2 and also won two Big Ten titles.
Coach Tressel had this to say about Tatum:
"We have lost one of our greatest Buckeyes. When you think of Ohio State Defense, the first name that comes to mind is Jack Tatum. His loss touches every era of Ohio State players and fans."
