Gold pants: An Ohio State football tradition - Land-Grant Holy Land

It's common knowledge that Ohio State players and coaches receive a gold pin in the shape of football pants following a victory over That Team Up North, and there's an interesting story behind this tradition.

1961 OHIO STATE BUCKEYES COLLEGE FOOTBALL GOLD PANTS NOT RING

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Ohio State Football - Land-Grant Holy Land

Land-Grant Holy Land, an Ohio State Buckeyes community

Land-Grant Holy Land, an Ohio State Buckeyes community

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1961 OHIO STATE BUCKEYES FOOTBALL GOLD PANTS NAT CHAMPIONS

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Gold pants: An Ohio State football tradition - Land-Grant Holy Land