#TriviaTuesday - What famous comedian served as “honorary i-dotter” in 1978?

Can you answer today’s #TriviaTuesday question?

With today’s news that Urban Meyer is retiring as Ohio State University head football coach, we’re reminded of the many Buckeye FB traditions, including the formation of the on-field “Script Ohio” by the OSU marching band and the dotting of the “i” in “Ohio” traditionally by a sousaphone player.

What famous comedian served as “honorary i-dotter” in 1978?

The answer to today’s trivia question is Bob Hope, who was born in London, England, but grew up in Cleveland, Ohio.*

*From Wikipedia. Bob Hope: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Hope

Information on the OSU marching band and honorary “i-dotter” was derived from: “The Ohio State University Marching and Athletic Bands -- Traditions -- Script Ohio” available at: https://tbdbitl.osu.edu/marching-band/traditions

Information on the retirement of Urban Meyer available at:
https://www.journal-news.com/news/what-arachnoid-brain-cyst-urban-meyer-retire-ohio-state/ebl8sUxFuz1CBwPuCukMMK/

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