Led Indiana University to their first Big Ten Championship in 1967 and first 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 a kid in Findlay.)
(b. 1948 – college football QB, lawyer)
Harry, I remember you well. I too played football
for Findlay High School and although I was a fan of Ohio State, I cheered relentlessly for Indiana University because Harry Gonso was their quarterback.. Later, in 1975, when I was 17 years old, I was recruited by John Pont. While I ended up playing college football, it was not for Indiana, it was at Northwestern and John Pont was my coach. I later was a graduate assistant football coach for Nick Morrosis at DePauw University. So Harry, I know you well. I have always been a fan.