Flashback: When John Glenn dotted the ‘i’ in Script Ohio at Ohio State

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 05: Former U.S. Senator John Glenn (D-OH) and his wife Annie Glenn walk off the field after dotting the ‘i’ as the Ohio State Alumni Marching Band forms script Ohio during halftime of a game against the Navy Midshipmen at Ohio Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 05: Former U.S. Senator John Glenn (D-OH) and his wife Annie Glenn walk off the field after dotting the ‘i’ as the Ohio State Alumni Marching Band forms script Ohio during halftime of a game against the Navy Midshipmen at Ohio Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
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Dec 8, 2016
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John Glenn, who passed away Thursday at the age of 95, lived a long and amazing life.

Among his many claims to fame: He is among the few non-band members to dot the ‘i’ during a performance of “Script Ohio” by the Ohio State University Marching Band.

The former astronaut was bestowed that honor along with his wife, Annie, when the Buckeyes opened the season against Navy in 2009.

Other non-band members to dot the ‘i’ during the 80 years the band has performed “Script Ohio” include Woody Hayes, Bob Hope, Jack Nicklaus and Earle Bruce.

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