1. Robert Edward "Bo" Rein was an American football and baseball player and football coach.
19 Facts About Bo Rein
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Bo Rein is the namesake of football player awards at Ohio State and NC State.
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Bo Rein was born and raised in Niles, Ohio, where he is still remembered as a legendary high school athlete for the Red Dragons of Niles McKinley High School.
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Bo Rein played at Niles during their heyday, when the Red Dragons under coach Tony Mason were one of the top big school powerhouses in high school football in Ohio.
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Bo Rein played baseball at Ohio State University from 1965 through 1967, helping the Buckeyes win the 1966 College World Series, the school's only NCAA baseball title.
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Bo Rein led his team in stolen bases in 1965 and 1966, and in doubles and runs in 1966.
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Bo Rein had 49 career stolen bases, which stood as a team record until he was surpassed by Roy Marsh in the early 1990s.
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In 1965 and 1966, Ohio State participated in the College World Series, and Bo Rein was selected in both years to the All Tournament team.
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Bo Rein was playing for the Portland Beavers, the Indians' Triple-A farm team, when Achilles tendon and hamstring problems ended his baseball career.
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From 1964 to 1966, Bo Rein was a three-year starter at left halfback for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team.
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Bo Rein led his team in receptions in 1964 and 1965, and in rushing in 1966.
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Bo Rein finished at Ohio State the team career receptions leader.
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Bo Rein had that inner drive and did everything to the fullest.
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When Holtz accepted an offer from North Carolina State University in 1972, Bo Rein went with him.
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In 1975, Bo Rein was hired as offensive coordinator for the University of Arkansas under Frank Broyles and helped the Razorbacks win the Southwest Conference and the 1976 Cotton Bowl Classic.
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When Holtz moved on to New York Jets of the NFL in 1976, Bo Rein became the youngest college football head coach upon his hiring by North Carolina State.
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In January 1980, Bo Rein took a recruiting trip to Shreveport, Louisiana.
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Bo Rein, who was hired at the end of November 1979, had been head coach for less than two months.
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Bo Rein and experienced pilot Louis Benscotter left Shreveport in a Cessna 441 aircraft.