Photos and television video seemed to indicate that Hayes also struck Fritz. But according to Fritz, who was mentioned in the Milwaukee Journal, Hayes “was just trying to wrestle his way free” and “didn’t want anyone to restrain him.”Fritz was chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 10th round of the 1980 NFL draft (with pick No. 277 overall), following the conclusion of his time at Ohio State.I am deeply saddened to hear about Ken Fritz’s demise. He was a former great Ironton and Hall of Famer. Ken was a standout player at Ironton High School. He then signed with @OhioStateFB, where he played for the Buckeyes and was named a consensus All-American in 1979. The Steelers selected Ken in the tenth round of the draft.
On November 21, 1957, Fritz was born in Southeast Ohio. After completing his education at Ironton High School, he earned three letters for the football team. He was honored as the 1975 Associated Press Ohio Class AA Lineman of the Year and Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Co-Player of the Year.
Fritz lettered for the Ohio State football team from 1976 to 1979. The team was coached by Woody Hayes in 1976, 1977, and 1978, and Woody Hayes in 1979. In his final two seasons, he was chosen for the All-Big Ten team. In his senior year, when the Buckeyes finished 11-0 in the regular season before falling to No. 3 USC in the Rose Bowl, he was unanimously named an All-American.
Fritz was well-known for his achievements at Ohio State in
