John "By" O'Hearn (1995) - Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame

John "By" O'Hearn

Induction:
1995
Class:
1954

O'Hearn was rated as one of the East's outstanding linemen. The sturdy 6-0, 210-pounder was an Honorable Mention AP All-American as a center in 1954. O'Hearn was a Colliers' First Team All-East pick in 1954 and was the winner of the David Bender Trophy, emblematic of the team's top lineman. He served as co-captain of the 1954 team and played three years at guard before switching to center as a senior. The Maplewood, N.J., native was also a key cog in the Rutgers defense from his linebacker position and was regarded as a powerful, aggressive player.