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.

2. 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!

3. It was a beautiful day
to make memories!

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

5. "I've had season tickets
since 1949."
"I've had season tickets
since 1953."

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

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

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

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

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

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

17. Both Robert and Dick shared their personal
experience sitting through the infamous
“Snow Bowl.”

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

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

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

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

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

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