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Woody Hayes Fired for Physically Assaulting Charlie Bauman

Woody Hayes served as the head coach of several university football teams during his lifetime. The Ohio State Buckeyes deserve a special mention as his tenure of twenty years with the team was dotted with both happy and gloomy incidents.

Amidst many successful outings, Hayes found himself at the center of controversy when he punched Clemson Tigers defensive tackle, Charlie Bauman in his face at the Gator Bowl in 1978. He was unable to bear the defeat at the hands of the Tigers, the Buckeyes head coach did this.

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