Earle Bruce Passes At Age 87

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Earle Bruce Passes At Age 87

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From Eleven Warriors:

Former Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce has died at the age of 87, his daughters said in a statement released through the university on Friday morning.

"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Coach Earle Bruce, early this morning, Friday, April 20," said Bruce's daughters, Lynn, Michele, Aimee and Noel. "He was a great man, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, and a respected coach to many. Our family will miss him dearly, but we take solace in the belief that he is in a better place and reunited with his beloved wife, Jean. We thank you for your prayers and good wishes."

Bruce was the head coach of the Buckeyes from 1979-87, compiling an 81-26-1 record and leading Ohio State to four Big Ten championships in his nine seasons at the helm.

The former coach had remained close to Ohio State’s football program in recent years. Current Ohio State coach Urban Meyer worked for Bruce as a graduate assistant in his final two years coaching the Buckeyes; current wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator Zach Smith is Bruce’s grandson.

Bruce played fullback for Ohio State’s freshman football team in 1950, but became a student coach for the varsity Buckeyes in 1951 – Woody Hayes’ first year as head coach – after suffering a career-ending knee injury.

Bridge's career as a full-time coachormer Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce has died at the age of 87, his daughters said in a statement released through the university on Friday morning.

"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Coach Earle Bruce, early this morning, Friday, April 20," said Bruce's daughters, Lynn, Michele, Aimee and Noel. "He was a great man, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, and a respected coach to many. Our family will miss him dearly, but we take solace in the belief that he is in a better place and reunited with his beloved wife, Jean. We thank you for your prayers and good wishes."

Bruce was the head coach of the Buckeyes from 1979-87, compiling an 81-26-1 record and leading Ohio State to four Big Ten championships in his nine seasons at the helm.

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Classy guy. OSU didn't achieve the heights it has seen the last 15 years under his watch but the guy was the embodiment of what it means to be a Buckeye. Godspeed Earle!


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RIP Coach...[One of the good guys]
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RIP Earle. Agree Noreply. Very good Man and Coach.


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Very sad.Love him or not he did bleed scarlet and grey.


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