Don Unverferth

Donald V. Unverferth (April 21, 1944 – January 8, 1988) was an American cardiologist, professor, and college football quarterback. He was the starting quarterback of the Ohio State Buckeyes football program for three years from 1963 to 1965 during which he broke the school's career passing record. He was later a cardiologist who oversaw the first heart bypass operation at Ohio State.

Early life Unverferth attended Chaminade High School in Dayton, Ohio.

Ohio State Unverferth enrolled at Ohio State University in 1962 and was the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes football teams of 1963, 1964, and 1965. The Buckeyes compiled a 19–7–1 record during his three years as starting quarterback. He tallied 2,518 passing yards and held the school's career record in that category until 1979. He enrolled the Ohio State University College of Medicine and in 1967 was selected by the faculty as the outstadnding first-year medical student. He received his M.D. in 1970. The Unverferth House at Ohio State provides housing for the families of cardiac patients and was established in his honor.