President Garfield was born in Ohio.
The Buckeye Tree, is the state tree of Ohio, Ohio State University, being the official state University of Ohio, used the name of the State tree (Buckeye Tree) for their official athletic nickname.
Ohio was named for the Ohio River
The name "Ohio buckeye" originates from the state of Ohio, where the tree (Aesculus glabra) is commonly found and serves as a symbol of the state. The term "buckeye" is derived from the appearance of the tree's seeds, which resemble the eye of a male deer, known as a "buck." The Ohio buckeye is also associated with local folklore and has become a significant cultural emblem for Ohioans, often representing pride and resilience.
Ohio Stadium
It is named after the Ohio River.
It was first named Losantiville.
From an Iroquoian word meaning "great river"
The state tree of Ohio is the Ohio Buckeye, also known as the American buckeye, or fetid buckeye. Its scientific name is Aesculus glabra.
Ohio University Bobcats Ohio State University Buckeyes
The US river and state name is Ohio.
I am fairly certain that the origin of American football can be traced back to none other than Canton, Ohio; home of the Professional Football Hall of Fame. Ohio is known for historically great football, Canton-Mckinley, Ohio State, and The Cleveland Browns to name a few.