From Hall of Honor press release dated Aug. 11, 1994:

Steve Heinzen played defensive back on the Tigers' 1962 National Championship football team. Over his four-year playing career Wittenberg had a 31-2-1 record with two Ohio Athletic Conference titles. While a student-athlete, Heinzen had the additional responsibilities as a husband and father of three children and was named first team AII-OAC. He later became a graduate assistant after obtaining his degree and was a scout, recruiter and utility assistant under Bill Edwards and Dave Maurer. Heinzen's most significant contribution to the football program came as a volunteer scout as he spent many days on the road getting the lowdown on upcoming opponents. As a result he often only saw his beloved Tigers play in their final game of the season. "I think Wittenberg played a great part of Steve's professional and personal development," Heinzen's wife, Susan said. "He knew so many people connected with Wittenberg through his work and just as friends. Steve genuinely loved Wittenberg. Living in Springfield he was close to the coaching staff and players of the football team and followed all of the basketball teams." He died in 1984 at age 41 due to complications after open heart surgery.

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