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Two hospice patients get the wish of a lifetime when they get to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes practice and meet the coach, Urban Meyer.

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Dick and Robert, both 90 and graduates of The Ohio State

University Class of 1949, had a wish: to meet the current coach of the Buckeye’s, Urban Meyer.

The goal of the Senior Independence team: to Make it Happen!

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It was a beautiful day to make memories!

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Dick wanted nothing more than to share this special day with his grandsons.

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"I've had season tickets since 1949."

"I've had season tickets since 1953."

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The gentlemen received an all-access tour of the training facility.

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Dick and Robert got to hold one of the Championship rings.

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Dick and Robert enjoyed sharing stories from “the good old days” under Coach Woody Hayes.

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They were given honorary Buckeye stickers just like the players wear on their helmets.

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Robert couldn’t believe how big the players shoes were!

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They even got to “high-five” Archie’s Heisman trophy!

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Both Robert and Dick shared their personal experience sitting through the infamous

“Snow Bowl.”

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The men got to watch the team practice. Not many people are allowed to do that!

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Coach Meyer spent time talking with Robert and Dick, asking to hear their stories.

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“We sure are proud of you!” Dick told Coach Meyer.

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The coach wrote encouraging words on a football to help remind them of this special day.

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"This was the best day of my entire life. I got to meet Urban Meyer."

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"It's been a long journey really, but a good one. I've enjoyed every bit of it."