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Jack "The Golden Bear" Nicklaus (18 Time Professional Major Champion)

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ABJ

Nicklaus dots OSU's `i,' awaits Arizona title game

By Marla Ridenour

Beacon Journal sportswriter

Jack Nicklaus could have used a gimmick as he became only the fifth celebrity to dot the ``i'' in Script Ohio with the Ohio State Marching Band.
But the 66-year-old golf legend laid up instead. ``They asked me, `Why don't you bring a putter along?' '' Nicklaus said. ``I said, `It might be corny.' ''
Saturday in Ohio Stadium, Nicklaus joined a group that includes coach Woody Hayes, comedian Bob Hope, retired ticket director Bob Ries and ex-OSU President Novice Fawcett. With 36 friends and family members watching, including 10 of his 19 grandchildren, Nicklaus seemed humbled by the honor. Nicklaus, a winner of 18 professional majors, grew up in Columbus and attended OSU but did not graduate.
``They actually spelled it right, and I got my part right, I guess,'' he said. ``I'm always a pretty emotional guy, and Ohio State has meant so much in my life. It's great to be part of this.''
Nicklaus' wife, Barbara, figured he might get choked up a little. ``He gets tears in his eyes every time the band plays Carmen, Ohio,'' she said.
Fifth-year senior sousaphone player Zach Roberts of West Carrollton was thrilled to meet Nicklaus at the pregame skull session. ``Since the eight (senior) sousaphone players made the decision to invite Jack, it's something I've been waiting for,'' Roberts said. ``... And when he said when he sees the band, tears run down his face, that really touches a member of the band.''
Nicklaus, a resident of North Palm Beach, Fla., told the crowd at the skull session that he went to Penn State to see that game and will attend the Nov. 18 game against Michigan.
``We've tentatively made reservations in Arizona,'' he said of the Jan. 8 national championship. ``But let's get through the next four weeks. Let's don't count our chickens before they're hatched.''
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I thought sure Jack would carry his niblick out to the top of the I. :biggrin:

Seriously though, I looked like a perfect choice of how to do it, and Jack was clearly moved. Who among us wouldn't be. When he says his eyes tear up when he sees the band, he echoes what tens of thousands of us experience in exactly the same way. Outsiders simply don't understand...and, you know what? I DON"T CARE!

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MorningJournal

Nicklaus aces dotting of 'I'

JASON LLOYD, Morning Journal Writer

10/29/2006

COLUMBUS -- For Jack Nicklaus, dotting the ''i'' in Ohio Stadium was about as difficult as walking up 18 at Augusta.


''They actually spelled it right and I got my part right, I guess,'' he said.

Simple enough.

In front of 36 family and friends, including 10 of 19 grandchildren, Nicklaus dotted the ''i'' in Script Ohio at halftime of the Buckeyes' 44-0 win over Minnesota yesterday. Nicklaus is perhaps the most famous Ohio State student who never graduated from the university. He had already been awarded an honorary diploma, then yesterday he became the fifth non-band member to dot the official ''i'' with the Ohio State marching band.

''It was kind of neat,'' Nicklaus said. ''I'm always a pretty emotional guy and Ohio State has meant so much to my life ... It's great to be part of this.''

Nicklaus said a fraternity brother sent him a 40-year-old baton to use as practice so he wouldn't embarrass anyone. He also said the university asked if he'd like to take a putter out with him to use as a prop.

''I thought it might be corny,'' he said.

Nicklaus is an avid Ohio State fan who tries to get back every year for a number of games. Yesterday was just the second game he has attended this year, but he assured he would be back for the Michigan game.

''And then, hopefully, Arizona,'' he said, referring to this year's national championship game.

Injury report

David Patterson's knee feels fine, but most everyone else who is injured probably has a headache today.

Defensive tackle Quinn Pitcock and receiver Anthony Gonzalez both suffered concussions -- Pitcock's came during the practice week and Gonzalez's came in the first half.

He didn't return to the field in the second half after catching three passes for 30 yards in the first half.

Coach Jim Tressel expects both players to be ready next week when the Buckeyes travel to Illinois. The status of Ray Small won't be known until later in the week. Small was motionless on the ground shortly before the half after getting hit hard by Minnesota's Dominic Jones. He eventually walked off the field on his own, but was immediately carted to the locker room and did not return.

As for Patterson, he wore a brace after missing the last two weeks while recovering from minor knee surgery and recorded one tackle in the game.

''I felt great,'' he said. ''Coming into the game, I was a little nervous this brace would slow me down a little bit, but it didn't. I didn't have any pain or anything.''

Windy city

Swirling winds that continued to change direction kept the ball out of the air yesterday. Winds measured at over 30 mph, forcing both teams to throw less and run more. Ohio State ran the ball 46 times, the second-most this year, while Minnesota ran it 26 times and was forced to throw more because it was playing catchup.

Tressel said the inclement weather and swirling winds are just something else to get used to, since the weather usually gets worse as the season progresses. The Buckeyes finish up at Illinois and Northwestern before closing at home against Michigan.

''Illinois is one of the windiest (stadiums) in the Big Ten, then we go to the Windy City,'' Tressel said. ''We're expecting it to be tough and nasty and cold. November, that's what it's about.''

Glove hands

Troy Smith started the day with the unusual look of wearing gloves on both hands. But it didn't last long. Smith took both gloves off in the first quarter after he skipped a pass and fumbled when the ball was knocked out of the gloved hand.

''It wasn't affecting my throws,'' Smith said. ''As I got into the game, it wasn't cold anymore. So I wanted to really get a feel for the ball ... As a quarterback, that's what you rely on -- getting a feel for the ball.''

Extra points

Ohio State has now won 16 straight, three shy of the 19 wins the 2002 and '03 teams won and six shy of the school record 22-game streak set from 1967-69 ... James Laurinaitis was the leading tackler with 11. Ross Homan was a surprising second with seven tackles ... Brian Hartline led the offense with four catches for 69 yards ... Jamario O'Neal's interception was the first of his career. Antonio Smith's was his second of the season and Malcolm Jenkins intercepted his fourth ... The announced attendance was 105,443.

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On the dot: Nicklaus takes his place

The legendary golfer and OSU fan is honored to complete Script Ohio.


By Lucas Sullivan
Staff Writer

Sunday, October 29, 2006

COLUMBUS ? The last time Ohio State alum and golfing legend Jack Nicklaus dotted an "i" in Columbus was to sign a scorecard after playing his last round at The Memorial golf tournament in the spring of 2005.

And while he's dotted a lot of those on the PGA tour during his illustrious career, Nicklaus never did so in front of 105,443 Ohio State fans as he did Saturday.
But there he was, at the "Golden Bear" age of 66 with a few strands of that famous blond hair still tucked under a baseball cap, walking behind a drum major during halftime of Ohio State's 44-0 win over Minnesota, to dot the '"i" of the Ohio State marching band's Script Ohio routine. When he reached his spot, Nicklaus smiled, teared up and then tipped his hat to the crowd like he did so many times on the 18th green after a PGA-record 18 major tournament wins.
"I think I spelled it right," said Nicklaus, who was a little worried since he couldn't practice with the band before Saturday's performance because of a scheduling conflict. "I got my part right, I guess."
Nicklaus is the fifth non-band member to dot the "i" in Ohio State's history, following notables such as Ohio State coaching legend Woody Hayes and late comedian Bob Hope. It was Nicklaus' second trip to Columbus in about a month to see the Buckeyes play. He attended Ohio State's 28-6 win against Penn State on Sept. 23 and said he is a huge fan.
Nicklaus was at the Horseshoe when Hayes dotted the "i" in 1983 and paid homage to his boyhood idol Saturday.
"I had to have my Woody hat on," said Nicklaus, pointing to his black hat with a red "O" much like the one Hayes wore when he paced the sidelines. "I was a big fan of Woody's and I was here when Woody (dotted the "i"). It was a really neat thing for me. I'm always a pretty emotional guy, and Ohio State has meant so much to my life. It was just really special for me to be here."
It's not just because the Buckeyes are No. 1 in the country, either. Nicklaus said from the time he was 6 years old until he was 20, he only missed attending one Ohio State football game, and that was to play in the World Amateur Team Championship.
"Even then, I got the Ohio State-Southern California game on the radio," Nicklaus said during another interview. "I walked around the golf course, carrying the radio and listening to the Ohio State-Southern Call game while I was playing in the tournament. I shot 66-67-68-68 and won the individual title. So I shot 68 that day and if I hadn't been carrying around the radio, maybe I would have shot another 66."
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". Small was motionless on the ground shortly before the half after getting hit hard by Minnesota's Dominic Jones. He eventually walked off the field on his own, but was immediately carted to the locker room and did not return."

Maybe picking a nit, but on TV it looked to me that Ray walked off the field hanging on the shoulders of two trainers. Looked pretty groggy...who wouldn't after a concussion? But I don't think this meets the criteria of "on his own"...unless his progression to the locker room was without help.

I sure hope the ultimate result is not that he will miss one or multiple games, but watching the pros and their reaction to concussions, I am not so sure. :(

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Nicklaus says he wouldn't miss big game 'for the world'

November 17, 2006 16:15 EST


COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Jack Nicklaus didn't have to rearrange his calendar to squeeze in a trip to see Number Two Michigan play Number One Ohio State tomorrow.

The golfing great and lifelong Buckeyes fan says he built his schedule around the game so he wouldn't miss it.

Nicklaus grew up in the Columbus area and attended Ohio State.

Like any fan, he has an opinion about tomorrow's outcome, but won't predict a score. Nicklaus says he'll just say it will be a Buckeyes victory.
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Nicklaus enjoying life after retirement
Golf great recalls times with President Ford, his 67th birthday party

By Seth Soffian
Originally posted on January 31, 2007

Jack Nicklaus first met Gerald Ford when they played in the pro-am of the 1975 Jackie Gleason Inverrary Classic in Lauderhill.

It was shortly after Ford took office following the impeachment of Richard Nixon, and Nicklaus and Ford met in Gleason's home, along with Bob Hope, for dinner the night before the pro-am.

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Nicklauses will receive Ouimet honor

By Jim McCabe, Globe Staff | April 12, 2007

Separately, they have been honored by golf organizations throughout the country.

This time, Jack and Barbara Nicklaus will take the spotlight together in Boston to accept accolades for the unselfish teamwork that has defined their lives.

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