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Quarterback of Ohio State?s 1961 team dies at 70
Wednesday May 9, 2012
Bill Mrukowski, starting junior quarterback on the undefeated 1961 Ohio State team that was denied a trip to the Rose Bowl by the school, died late Monday night after a lengthy fight with prostate cancer. He was 70.
Previously a three-sport star at Elyria (Ohio) High School, Mrukowski was one of three quarterbacks, including John Mummey and Joe Sparma, who were used by coach Woody Hayes in that 8-0-1 season of 1961.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda, their sons Bill D. and Jay, and their families. Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home in Worthington is handling arrangements, with visitation Friday from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., with a memorial service on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Linworth United Methodist Church.
http://www.buckeyextra.com/content/stories/2012/05/09/0509-college-football-notes.html