- Ohio State Football
- History
- Non-Band I-Dotters
On October 24, 1936, the incomparable Script Ohio was performed by the Ohio State Marching band. The iconic tradition performed by The Best Damn Band In The Land is highlighted by the dotting of the "i" by a fourth or fifth-year sousaphone player.
Below, you will find the complete list of the 13 non-band members to get the honor of dotting the "i".
| Season | I-Dotter | Importance | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Earle Bruce | Ohio State Head Football Coach (1979-1987) | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 1990 | Buster Douglas | Heavyweight Boxing Champion | Columbus, OH |
| 1983 | Dr. Paul Droste | Ohio State Marching Band Director (1970-83) | Lakewood, OH |
| 1979 | Jack Evans | Ohio State Marching Band Director (1952-64) | Charleston, SC |
| 1971 | Novice Fawcett | Former Ohio State President (1956-72) | Gambier, OH |
| 1995 | Dr. E. Gordon Gee | Former Ohio State President (1990-1998) (2007-2013) | Vernal, UT |
| 2009 | John Glenn | Astronaut and Senator | New Concord, OH |
| 1978 | Bob Hope | Comedian and Actor | Cleveland, OH |
| 1983 | Woody Hayes | Ohio State Head Football Coach (1951-1978) | Newcomerstown, OH |
| 1974 | Richard Heine | Ohio State Band Head Composer and Arranger (1935-85) | Greenville, OH |
| 2006 | Jack Nicklaus | PGA Golfer | Upper Arlington, OH |
| 1985 | Robert Ries | Former Ohio State Ticket Director | Wadsworth, OH |
| 2011 | Les Wexner | Founder of L Brands | Bexley, OH |
| 2011 | Dr. Jon Woods | Ohio State Band Director | Barnesboro, PA |
