If you are from Marblehead, Ohio, or spent time at the Ohio State University, you might have heard of Fred Norton. He is an Ohio hero—buildings and places are named for him. But who was he, really? That is the question that Dean K. Fick tackles in this book, the first extensive look at Fred Norton’s life and legacy. Born in a humble family more than one hundred thirty years ago, Fred’s parents taught him to stay in school, work hard, and graduate. That might have been the end of the story for many boys like him, but Fred’s talent and the people around him helped him do better. His high school superintendent, Professor Ward, discovered his athletic talent and probably helped get him to Ohio State. His legendary university coaches, John Wilce and Lynn St. John, developed his multi-sport playing abilities and helped him become a star. Harold Hartney, his distinguished U.S. Army Air Service commander, shaped him in to a first-class aerial combat pilot and military officer. And of course, Fred himself took on these opportunities and brought his own talents to bear on the lessons he learned, becoming a highly respected leader and hero for his efforts. In this book, you will learn how one man rose above all that life threw at him—even death. There are lives that wise people learn from. Fred’s is one of them.