At a glance, it could easily be mistaken for a marijuana leaf. The buckeye tree became the state tree of Ohio in 1953 but was already a popular symbol for the state as far back as the 1800s.

"According to folklore, the Buckeye resembles the eye of a deer and carrying one brings good luck. 'Buckeyes' has been the official Ohio State nickname since 1950, but it had been common use for many ...

In short, these white and dark green decals depict a buckeye leaf. Each buckeye sticker ... and it comes from the buckeye tree -- the official state tree of Ohio. "According to folklore, the ...

The practice of placing stickers on the back of helmets began in 1967 under Hall of Fame coach Woody Hayes, according to Ohio ...

The nut comes from the official state tree: a buckeye tree ... several stickers adorning the helmets of Ohio State players. They depict buckeye leaves, and are generally awarded for ...

Why does Ohio State have stickers on their helmets? Learn about the history, purpose, and significance of this unique ...

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What's up with the Ohio State football team covering its helmets with stickers? What's the history behind the Buckeyes' ...

A buckeye leaf has been part of the university seal ... It wasn’t until three years later that the buckeye became the official state tree. Like Ohio State, the connection began with the state.