Harold Leroy Enarson (May 24, 1919 in

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– July 28, 2006 in

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) was the 9th President of

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. Prior to joining Ohio State, he served as the first President of

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, from 1966 to 1972. After leaving the university, Enarson commented that he would be remembered most for his firing of popular

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football coach

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after Hayes punched an opposing player in the throat, though events such as Archie Griffin's two Heisman Trophies or graduate Paul Flory's

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were highpoints. Ohio State President Karen Holbrook said of Enarson, "Today, Ohio State’s programs are stronger and its reputation more eminent, thanks to Harold Enarson."

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