When his stepfather stepped down at the age of 69 in 1988, O’Donnell, then 23, joined a team of riders who took turns as the Trojan warrior. O’Donnell has been the primary rider since 1998.

A Trojan Warrior Plans His Last Ride After Many Seasons. ... But it will also mark the last time Chuck O'Donnell will put on his armor and helmet and mount a white horse called Traveler.

Corso went 17-0 when he put on the helmet of Troy. That meant USC went 17-0, too. Corso, who made ESPN College GameDay a destination program for college football fans across the country, will ...