FILE - Former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Steve Largent waves to fans before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays, Aug. 13, 2021, in Seattle.
College Football Hall of Fame coach Jim Tressel, who won the 2002 national title at Ohio State University, has been nominated to be the state's next lieutenant governor, joining a long list of sports figures who've moved into politics.
Tressel, nicknamed "The Senator" during his coaching days for his stoic demeanor, was occasionally mentioned as a possible political candidate but has never held office. He did serve as president of Youngstown State University after his coaching career ended.
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