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The First 25 Years

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The first 25 years of the Herbert J. Block Memorial Tournament have been memorable ones. Please take a look back at 25 years of fun!
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  • Bob Schottenstein (Presenting Sponsor M/I Homes) and Jeri Block with longtime friend, Milt Lewin, Hamilton Parker founder and 2004 Club Sponsor.
  • Ohio State Football Coach Jim Tressel stopped in at Tartan Fields in 2007 to greet golfers along with Jeri Block and Cathy Cory.
  • Former Ohio State Head Golf Coach Jim Brown instructs Dr. Dave Schuller on his technique.
  • Past Honorary Chair former Ohio State Football Coach John Cooper (center) has returned to play in the tournament several times in recent years. In 2002, Cooper, along with teammates George McCloy and Bob Harbrecht, joined a field of 152 for a day of friendly competition.
  • Volunteers turning out each June to support the tournament include Julie Block, Debbi Banchefsky, Jeri Block, Mike Talis, Julie Brooks, Erin McHam and Bonnie May.
  • Event Sponsor Brian Doyle purchased the winning ball for the 2002 Ball Drop. Brian, who donated the $2,000 prize back to the OSUCCC-James, is shown here with Brooke Foody O’Neill, former director of special events for James Development.
  • The view from above another exceptional tournament!
  • Volunteers Heidi Levey and Laura Shkolnik were on the course year after year.
  • 1996 Champions Bobby Hoag, Greg Brightman, Tim D’Angelo and Rocky Geichman.
  • Past honorary chairs Clark Kellogg (1998) and Stefanie and Chris Spielman (2000) talk with 2002 Honorary Chair Eddie George.
  • The Tournament has long enjoyed the generous support of Title Sponsors Macy and Shirley Block. In 2006, Shirley was joined on the course by Gary Duncan, Brad Block, Jack Sweat and Gary Voll.
  • In 1999, Honorary Chair Coach Jim O’Brien (center) is joined by Jeff Block, Jay Block, Janis Bloch, Julie Block and Jeri Block.
  • Honorary Chair Ohio State Football Coach Jim Tressel joined OSU alum David Kopelman and his family at the 2001 Tourna¬ment. In a unique partnership with the tournament, over $140,000 was contributed in tribute to Kopelman by his family and friends to fund leukemia research at the OSUCCC-James.
  • Drs. Arthur James and Dave Schuller accept a check presented by Jeff Block, Maxine Block, Julie Block and Jeri Block for 1992 tournament proceeds.
  • In 1999, the tournament unveiled its signature event – The Ball Drop. Toni Block oversees the sale of “lucky” balls during the day, and after tournament play ends, Jeff Block pilots the copter to the drop area.
  • Janis Bloch relies on pedal power to deliver ice cream treats to the players.
  • 2005 Ball Drop Winner Tom Rankin (center) is flanked on the left by Jeff Block and Honorary Chair Ohio State Men’s Basketball Coach Thad Matta and on the right by Ball Drop Sponsors Julie and Keith Brooks.
  • 1996 Honorary Chair Archie Griffin shows his form on the green.
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