Legendary stories about my dear friend Rex Kern abound。 His heroics at Ohio State electrified crowds and inspired reverence from an entire generation of Buckeye fans。





I was there as his competitor and teammate， confidante and friend， as well as his occasional partner in mischief。 Our brotherhood was forged by a common purpose and an unforgettable championship run。





Now Rex tells his story， and I was delighted to learn things about him that I didn't know even after more than fifty years of close friendship。 He wrote this as a gift to his sons and grandchildren--to tell in his own words what it was really like--but it is a gift to all of us。 From a barbershop in Lancaster to a prayer breakfast at the White House to a College Football Hall of Fame ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria--and to the many doctor's visits and surgeries in between--he walks us through a life always defined by humility， grace， and perseverance。 His devotion to family， friendship， and faith in the midst of often debilitating pain is endlessly inspiring。





Rex Kern is not just a football legend， he is a champion at everything that matters in life。

-- Ron Maciejowski， Super Sub of the Super Sophs， OSU 1968-69-70