Cedar Point Press Release

SANDUSKY, Ohio – Chris “Beanie” Wells, former star running back for The Ohio State Buckeyes, will be back home on Friday, June 18 to meet guests and sign autographs at Cedar Point. Buckeye fans can meet Wells from noon to 1 p.m. on the main midway at the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort.

An Akron native, Wells played college football at The Ohio State University before being the first-round draft pick of the Arizona Cardinals in 2009.

At Ohio State, Wells gained nearly 3,400 yards and scored 30 touchdowns.  He became the seventh running back in Ohio State history to rush for more than 3,000 career yards.  In 36 games, Wells averaged more than 90 yards rushing per game.

In his rookie season with Arizona, Wells played in all 16 games for the Cardinals.  He scored seven touchdowns and rushed for nearly 800 yards. He is currently training for his second season with the Cardinals, which will begin on Sept. 12 when the Cardinals play the St. Louis Rams.

For more information about Wells’ appearance at Cedar Point, visit cedarpoint.com or call the park’s General Information Line at 419.627.2350.