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Bill Peters Greenhills
March 12, 2025
Major competitors all of our young lives through high school and the became good friends with many of our competitors. He was fast. Never forget Nelson Miller Bill Lape Ed Clauss Jim and myself hanging together
Pat Adkins
January 16, 2017
In 1965 Jim Herbstreit played a very positive role in my youth. I was a troubled confused young 15 yo. in N. Columbus, O. in 1965 when he chose myself and my 2 best sandlot friends Steve Morehouse and John Noon to play on the "Hawks" a junior football team for 150 lb and under young men in a league/field in the woodward/forest park area of Cols. O. He never shamed or scolded me for my antics off the field but voiced concern and gave support I was lacking from other adults or peers. I recall sitting on basement steps in his home located by the field in the Forest Park development located off of Karl Rd between Morse Rd, and Granville Rd.-161 highway with He and my team mates before games and how gracious and kind his spouse was. I played offence in backfield as wing-back and defensive tight end and we took the trophy that year as the the undefeated champions who were only scored on in one game. He was a good and a caring person and it was an honor to be coached by him. Pat Adkins
Ken Konrad
March 31, 2016
Jim was a great friend a super guy. We will sure miss him. RIP
March 23, 2016
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Ted Frederick
March 21, 2016
Dear Kirk,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your father's passing. With the passage of time, I trust that the acute pain from which you and your family now suffer, will in someway be lessened.
With Sincere Condolences,
Sr. Frederick
Spanish Teacher, Retired
Centerville City Schools
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Jim Davidson
March 21, 2016
Deepest sympathy to all the Herbstreit family! Jim was a great Buckeye role model by those of us that stepped on the field after him! He helped recruit me any many of my teammates!
He will be remembered by all of us!
The best to Jim's family going forward!
Karen / Jim Davidson (& family) and the 1964 Buckeye team
Linda Mrukowski
March 21, 2016
To Louise, Teri, Kirk and family,
So sorry to learn of Jim's passing. He was a dear friend of my late husband and myself from OSU football days and in Dayton with Cole-Layer-Trumble Company. Herbie was a special, caring guy that will be dearly missed by all of us involved with the 1961 OSU team.
Deepest sympathy,
Linda Mrukowski (Bill)
See you on the road
BUCK I GUY
March 21, 2016
To the Herbstreit Family you are in our Prayers
Isavelt (Ike) Amison
March 20, 2016
My condolences to Coach Jim Herbstreit's family and friends. Coach Herbstreit made the transition from high school football to college football at the University of Akron (1968-69)more palatable. His high level of energy and dedication was contagious. He was a great coach and mentor. R.I.P.
Barb & Steve Milano, Sr.
March 20, 2016
Jim was such a wonderful, humble person who was very supportive of the Centerville football team and of course, The Ohio State University, and he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Herbstreit family at this most difficult time.
William Kehler
March 19, 2016
A great competitor, friend off the field, and foe on the field. Had a heart of a lion. He was thought highly of by all Lockland Panthers,1955-1957. Fellow Buckeye, 1957-1960. One of a kind. He will be missed. Prayers to the Herbstreit family.
Daryl Sanders
March 19, 2016
Fond memories of a friend and Captain of our 1960 OSU football team.
Dave & Phyllis Schaller
March 19, 2016
My condolences go out to all of Jim's family & friends. As an avid fan of Ohio State football while growing up back up in the early 50's, I'll always remember Jim playing for Woody Hayes. R.I.P. Jimmie!
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