Early Life and College Career
Dick Schafrath was the first born son of Norman and Mary, farmers of Irish-German descent. Their farm was located on the edge of Wooster, Ohio. At an early age, Dick learned his incredible work ethic while working alongside his father. By Dick's senior year of high school, the Cincinnati Reds and the Ohio State Buckeyes were actively recruiting Dick. Though his passion was baseball, the legendary Woody Hayes was persistent. In the end, Woody Hayes convinced Dick's parents and in the fall of 1955, Dick attended the Ohio State University. Schafrath quickly made an impression on the football field. While teams and players in this era were becoming specialized, coach Woody Hayes asked Dick to play both sides of the ball, as offensive tackle and defensive end. The team would go on to win the National Championship in 1957 and the 1958 Rose Bowl Game, as well as beating rival Michigan in 1957 and 1958. Schafrath was the Buckeyes' team captain in '58. During the Ohio State vs. Michigan game in '58, Michigan had the ball late in the fourth quarter, first and goal, with less than a minute clock, and down by 6 points. Dick was lined up as the right defensive end. The next play came his way and he hit the back causing a fumble and preserving the Ohio State win.
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