We have some extremely sad news to share with you today. Former Ohio State safety Mike Sensibaugh has passed away according to a release from the university. He passed away last Wednesday at the age of 72.
Sensibaugh was a three-year letter winner from 1968-1970 and was a part of the super sophomores that led the Buckeyes to a national championship in 1968 under Woody Hayes. He was born in Cincinnati and played along Jack Tatum. The Buckeyes went 27-2 during his time in the program, with Sensibaugh earning first-team All-Big Ten twice, and All-American honors in 1970. Simply put, he was one of the best safeties to ever play on the banks of the Olentangy and still holds the career interception record at OSU with 22.
At the time of his passing, Sensibaugh was living in Wildwood, Missouri where he was the owner and operator of Sensibaugh Pools. He is survived by three children: a son, Doug, and two daughters, Amy and Cara. He had five grandchildren ranging in ages from 17 to 24 years old. Sensibaugh was also the step-father to Michael and Ben Krause, whose families included seven additional grandchildren. He and his wife, Dana, were married for 29 years at the time of his passing.
Former Ohio State safety Mike Sensibaugh, still OSU's career interception leader with 22, has died. He was a key part of the Super Sophs that led the Buckeyes to the 1968 national title. He was 72.
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) April 5, 2021
Donations to honor Sensibaugh can be made to the Concussion Legacy Foundation, 361 Newbury St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02115 or online at concussionfoundation.org.
Join us in extending our thoughts and prayers to all of Sensibaugh’s family and friends.
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