Led Indiana University to their first and so far only Rose Bowl in 1968. IU’s all-time leader in both passing yardage and passing touchdowns until 1980; still 8th on all-time yardage list and 3rd in passing scores; career 1,336 yards passing and 11 TDs; Academic All-Big Ten; Academic All-American; National Honor Scholar; recipient of prestigious Hoosier Award. Gonso is still a legend to IU fans. Born in Findlay and graduated from Findlay High in 1966. (Editors Note: My Dad played Midget Football with Gonso as kids in Findlay.)
(b. 1948 – college football QB, lawyer)