Gene Smith had been a successful athletic director at three schools. But his place in history was cemented by his 19-year tenure at Ohio State.

Gene Smith, who spent nearly two decades as the athletic director at Ohio State and has been regarded as one of the most influential administrators in college sports, will retire next year.

Ohio State Buckeyes athletic director Gene Smith announced Wednesday that he plans to retire next summer. Here’s what you need to know: Smith has been the Buckeyes’ athletic director since 2005.

Gene Smith, Athletic Director at The Ohio State University, will retire in July 2024. Thank you for leading one of the largest & most successful athletic programs in the country 🌰 #GoBucks pic ...

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Smith, in his 18th year at the helm of Ohio State athletics, is in charge of 36 sports and more than 1,000 student-athletes each year. He announced that he would be leaving his position to spend ...

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