The rink will feature decals that depict a Buckeye leaf that are placed on Ohio State football players’ helmets, the Blue Jackets’ Cannon and the NHL shield.

For decades, the buckeye leaf has marked the journey of Ohio State football champions, one sticker at a time. Some players’ helmets are almost completely covered in buckeyes.

The stickers on Ohio State football helmets are Buckeye leaf stickers, and they serve as a tradition and a symbol of achievement for the players. This practice began in 1968, introduced by head ...

The long-standing tradition dates back to 1967 when legendary coach Woody Hayes led Ohio State, but it wasn't his idea to award the buckeye leaf stickers.

The long-standing tradition dates back to 1967 when legendary coach Woody Hayes led Ohio State, but it wasn't his idea to award the buckeye leaf stickers.

As noted by The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio State's helmets include stickers that have a buckeye leaf on them. Buckeye leaves are grown on buckeyes trees, which is the official tree of the state of Ohio.

As noted by The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio State's helmets include stickers that have a buckeye leaf on them. Buckeye leaves are grown on buckeyes trees, which is the official tree of the state of Ohio.

The first time a Buckeye player receives a sticker, a member of Ohio State's equipment team places the sticker at the bottom of the helmet, left of the middle stripe. From there additional stickers ...

Ohio State's decal is a green leaf. The image is of a leaf from the buckeye tree, initially drawn in 1950. It first started appearing on helmets in 1967.

Brutus at the Rose Bowl (photo: Jodi Miller). 58: Meanwhile, another iconic image — Buckeye leaf stickers on helmets — first became an award to players for good plays and game victories 58 years ago, ...