Everything about Don Scott American Football totally explained
Donald E. Scott was a star of
American football. He was a two-time
All-America quarterback at the
Ohio State University. He died on Oct. 1, 1943 when his bomber crashed while he was training as a
pilot in
England during
World War II.
High school star
In football, Scott was a two-time all-state selection at
Canton McKinley High School. As a sophomore Scott was a
tackle on the offensive and defensive lines. He also punted and kicked extra points. As a junior and senior he was named the left
halfback in a
single-wing formation offense, making him the team's primary ball handler. He completed 58 percent of his passes (48 of 93) for 991 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also rushed for 657 yards on 74 carries. He kicked 34 extra points.
In basketball, Scott twice helped lead the school team to the state semifinals.
Honors
- Following his death, Canton's municipal football stadium was renamed Don Scott Field.
- Scott was a second-year inductee to the Stark County High School Football Hall of Fame.
College career
Scott was a two-time
All-America selection for the
Ohio State University Buckeyes football team. He was called the most versatile back in college football because he was a brilliant passer, blocker, and ball carrier. His head coach, Francis Schmidt, later said, "I can’t remember a back as dangerous in so many departments of play.”
Scott lettered for the
Ohio State Buckeyes football team in 1938, 1939, and 1940. In 1938 he was a starting halfback. He became the Buckeyes' starting quarterback as a junior in 1939 and led the team to the
Big Ten Conference title. That year he received his first
All-American selection. He returned as quarterback in his senior year and was again named as All American.
Scott also played basketball for one season. The 1938-39 Ohio State team appeared in the first
NCAA basketball tournament, and advanced to the first NCAA championship game. Oregon beat the Buckeyes 46-33.
Honors
Scott was a 1988 inductee to the Ohio State Varsity O Hall of Fame.
In 2000 Scott was one of five quarterbacks named to the Ohio State Football All-Century Team.
War and death
Scott was ninth overall selection in the 1941 NFL draft. He was selected by the Chicago Bears. Scott decided to volunteer to fight in the war in Europe. Scott had participated in the Civilian Pilot Training Program, sponsored by the Civil Aeronautics Administration, while at Ohio State. When he entered the United States Army Air Corps it was as a commissioned pilot.
On October 1 1943, Capt. Don Scott died when his bomber crashed while he was in training. The following month, Ohio State University trustees named the school's new airport after him.
Honors
The airport, like the Canton football field, is named Don Scott Field.
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