And MaTaeaun Frazier added a pick that prevented a score. In the 1954 season an early season loss to Alliance jeopardized the Tiger string of championships but they regrouped to run the season with a final 26-6 win over McKinley and a seventh straight State Championship. If Massillon High pursues the same policy in the future that she has this year, the coming years will see some triumphs in athletics. Again in 1965, the Tigers trailed in the McKinley game at half-time but rallied to win 18-14 and claim a second state title for Coach Bruce. The Perry passing game didnt help any, as it was simply ineffective (2 for 10 and 2 interceptions.). Hes my best assistant, hes loyal and he gives a (crap) about Perry, Wakefield said about Slates last summer. The overall record for high school football in Massillon for 1151 games is 842-273-36 (75.5%). Football came to Massillon in 1894; the first high school game was played in Massillon, between Massillon High School and Canton Central High School. The school team of 1909, coached by Ralph Hap Fugate (13-4-3), claimed the championship of Northeastern Ohio, winning all its games except one a tie with Akron Central High School. William G. Bud Houghton stayed behind with one year of varsity experience. kknoch10s4him@aol.com, Boys Track & Field And his teams showed his arts background with colored shoes and combinations of orange, white and black shirts and pants so that they rarely wore the same outfit. After he finished college he went on to coach high school football, very quickly returning to Massillon from 1932-1940. Perry Footballhas produced 5 Stark County MVP's in: Tim Laps, Lance Burick, Eric Heinzer, Keishaun Sims, and Josh Lemon. Slates was a standout offensive lineman for Perry from 2000-02. Paul Brown recognized that what happened under the Friday night lights and the final Saturday afternoon game was entertainment for the fans. Roach later punched in a 4-yard TD run to put Hoover up 20-10 with 8:04 left. After losing three straight to McKinley, Coach Maronto (20-10, 67%) left in 1987 to pursue coaching in Florida. Prior to Paul Brown the record for 247 games was 160-102-18 (61.1%). They were 5-0-5! Augie recalled that the game was to be at Canton so we loaned Canton our tarp to cover the field. We wanted to have the best because we wanted our students to see nothing but the best and be content with nothing than the best whether in football or academics. Slates anchored an offensive line that powered Perry's potent wing-T offense. The Massillon Museum's collection includes a large number of materials and ephemera from both the professional and high school football teams. After nine wins the Tigers faced the 9-0 Canton Bulldogs and were shocked with a 38-8 loss. In 1989 during a turf meeting the concept of a professional level message board was first discussed. In 1943 the Tigers stormed through 10 opponents beating Canton McKinley 21-0 and winning the State Championship. In the 871 games in the modern era starting with Paul Brown (1932-2013) the Tigers record is 682-171-18 (80.0%), a performance not approached by any Ohio team. Coach Commings said that there is nothing like the Massillon-McKinley game. Slates workeda job in restaurant equipment sales before returning to school and became a special education teacher. Claim this team He spent 27 years in coaching at Westfall, Whitehall, Lucas, Fairless, and Perry, where he amassed an overall record on 374-198. Three plays later the Tigers were sitting in the end zone courtesy of Hartsons 19-yard run around the left end. Ed McIntire Hopefully, these Tigers will heal up in time to support the playoff challenges that lie ahead. But there is more to the story. bottom of page Campbell, a lockdown defender on the basketball court who came outfor football this year, didnt expect to get his first two interceptions of the season against a wing-T team. Akron Beacon Journal. A homecoming crowd of roughly 6,000 at Memorial Stadium watched the Vikings steadily take control at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. In 1958 Massillon hired Leo Strang, a former art major at Ashland University, who had produced outstanding teams at Caldwell, Upper Sandusky and East Cleveland Shaw. The booster club provided an inflatable tunnel for the Tigers entrance to the field. After a disastrous 5-5 season in 1992, the Tigers returned to the playoffs in 1993 and 1994, getting to the second round both years. He finished night with 14 carries for 111 yards and three touchdowns. Joey Beall 2020 Perry Panther Touchdown Club. For the game, Massillon rolled up 410 yards of offense in just 38 plays, while averaging a whopping 10.8 yards per play. High school football coach Keith Wakefield announced his retirement Saturday after 30 seasons across two stints with the Panthers. They have been in the playoffs 21 times, the final four 10 times and the final game three times. Tom Stacy resigned as head coach of the Tigers in 2008. The Tigers have played before over 10.5 million fans since 1891, more than 135.000 fans in 2002 . During next years Superintendent Charles L. Cronbaugh elevated the football program to a well organized activity. More: 'Grounded in the values': Matt Campbell stays true to himself, wins with Iowa State football. Attention for Massillon football shined on Mather and he received many small college coaching offers, all rejected. After the cameras left town, the Tigers were defeated by Perry in the first playoff round. Massillon, though, outscored Perry 18-0 and . Leading the attack was senior running back Willtrell Hartson, who recorded his 10th consecutive 100-yard game, matching the record set a few years ago by Jamir Thomas. A payback 21-3 victory brought the Tigers to the State Semi-finals against Lakewood St. Edward. On and off the field the 2008 Tigers made the grade. He gave us mountains that reach to the sky, deep blue seas, green forests, dry deserts, gorgeous flowers and gigantic trees. On 10/21, the Perry varsity football team lost their away conference game against GlenOak (Canton, OH) by a score of 28-21. Dyrlund found H-back Mike Shimek over the middle for 23 yards. Anthony couldnt turn down this opportunity if it means a shot at playing professionally. Ave. Def. Meetings are held on Tuesday at noon during the football season at a downtown restaurant to hear comments by the coach. The collection includes uniforms, footballs, programs, schedules, trophies, clippings, and photographs. There was some grumbling in the town. Roach ran for 133 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries. The club became a vital part of his contribution to the Massillon mystique. Perry Football has a proud tradition that started in 1957. Massillon in the fall is obviously a rabid football town. These are fans who dont have much time to spend but provide financial support for the needs of the Tigers. For Anthony, if such an opportunity presented itself, it would be a dream come true to play at Tom Benson Stadium. Tom Stacy was hired in June 2005 as Head Football Coach and Dean of Students. The pre-game time brings an air of expectancy as the message board greets the crowd and the Tiger Swing Band enters the field. Massillon Perry High School - Perry Varsity Football Massillon, OH Share 13,869 views 278 followers Timeline Highlights Team Schedule Massillon Perry - Perry Varsity Football has a new game recap. The first came at the end of a 10-play, 83-yard drive when Hartson bulled up the middle for a 4-yard touchdown. Now you have to tell them why. It started at St. Vincent-St. Mary with Wakefield, who had left Perry after the 2003 season. Im happy to be a part of that.". Perry tried their best to establish a ground game with their antiquated Wing-T offense, but the Tiger D was just too large, too quick and too talented to allow the Panthers to finish any drive until the second team was inserted late in the game. The onslaught continued in the second half, with Massillon scoring on three straight possessions: a 37-yard power run up by the middle by Hartson, the aforementioned 28-yard halfback pass to Banks and a 3-yard run by Mylen Lenix. Chuck retired to private industry. Perry High School - Massillon Wrestling Sync Games to Calendar Events Details & Contact Live Now No live events at this time. The team was 7-3 in 1968 including a final game loss to Canton McKinley and Coach Seaman (20-9-1, 69%) moved to the college ranks as an assistant. His experience started after his graduation from Ohio Northern in 1937 with an all losing season at Brilliant. After that, it was all Massillon. The old wooden seat tops were covered with orange and black seat covers. 19 recruits who . These last 3 months have been the most interesting on the wide variety of our assignments at Capstone- from helping Are you paying enough Attention to your Attention? There have been 23 professional players, 3 NFL coaches and 14 collegiate all-Americans graduated from Massillon High School. He returned to coach at Perry when Keith Boedicker got the Perry job in 2010. Bud Houghton joined the Navy and was replaced by interim Coach Elwood Kam Kammer. During the game noise after a touchdown happens and much more often than not so does a victory. Adding to the dismal season were accusations of recruiting when Coach Shepas was not even on the scene. August 22nd, 2022 Recap: Massillon Perry vs. Canton Central Catholic 2022 155 Views Massillon Perry - Perry Varsity Football created a new highlight. On 10/28, the Perry varsity football team lost their neutral playoff game against Washington (Massillon, OH) by a score of 48-7. 11/20/2020 KICKOFF @ 6:15 PM. In 1916 Massillon High School was first admitted to the High School Athletic Association. Coaching Staff - Perry Athletics. 2012 saw Massillon re-enter the playoffs with a 9-1 regular season record before losing in the Regional championship game. Here is how it all happened. His son Jim went on to become coach at Ohio State University. In the 90s the program got back into their winning streak and began producing championship teams. He believed in excellence in all extracurricular activities. Ross Cochran Under Coach Rose the Tigers were 48-17 (73.8%) a record envied by many but not lauded in Massillon when including a 1-6 record against McKinley. Hoover faced a third-and-12 near midfield on its next possession. The game ended in a 0-0 tie. And DJ Reed did an awesome job blocking. He went a long way from there but never forgot Massillon. ABC news sent in a camera crew and produced a program called Scope which embellished the notoriety of the Tigers. He worked with and encouraged George (Red) Bird to develop the Massillon Tiger Swing Band and created the greatest show in high school football. The previous two years the Tigers were 4-6 and with the late start for Coach Stacy, expectations for the season were low. LARRY WILSON OF MASSILLON PERRY Coach Larry Wilson may be an "ordinary man" but he will long endure as one of the greats in Ohio High School Basketball. May 4 2021 Summer Sport Camps. Last season, Anthony made received Phil Steels All-MEAC honors after paving the way for the Bears to average 147.2 rushing yards a game. This is a weeklong event for the town and school. Indeed his 1970 team went 10-0 and won the State Championship. These were settled by the next season and the Tigers responded by going 12-2 and 11-3 in 2001 and 2002 and making the final four. Im from Massillon., you know? All options are on the table for Massillon native Chris Anthony. Over the last six years, his Perry teams won four Federal League titles and finished as the. craig.whitaker@perrylocal.org, Softball It was a trend setting 8X50 arrangement of lights that was programmed to display stationary or moving messages. He finally had an opportunity to showcase his talent, as he rushed six times for 99 yards and scored twice. ed.mcintire@perrylocal.org In the late 1960s and 1970s the football program grew with great coaches who moved on to great coaching positions. All options are on the table for Massillon native Chris Anthony. If youre going to load the box, we have the dudes to throw to and Carson can get it there, Baum said. The Time When the Tigers Faced an Inconceivably, Unlikely Playoff Scenario, 2022 Booster Club Report Week 11 Post-Perry, 2023 Massillon Football Schedule Released. The 1955 season was 8-1-1 breaking the string of championships. Both Anthony and Moore credited offensive line coach John Mazur for developing Anthony into all-state left guard. General Topics; Tickets & Streaming; Current Season Originally conceived as maintaining a permanent tiger, the project converted to obtaining a live tiger cub for the football season every year. It seemed natural that the head coach at Sandusky who had served on Earle Bruces staff would follow at Massillon. Ashby is so quick. Last edited: Oct 29, 2022 Reactions:Foreal83, OBIE-WON, TigerPawand 1 other person M MassillonTigers3 Well-known member Oct 29, 2022 #662 In 2007 the Tigers were 6-4 including a 23-20 overtime win over McKinley, but they did not make the playoffs. The next decade brought more successful coaches, including Chuck Mather and Tom Harp, and winning teams. Permanent for the seasons are pictures of the starting players and schedules to keep track of the season results. Massillon native, John Snavely (41-8-2), turned out the first undefeated, untied club in 1916 and Massillons second state championship. in 1934. They named the stadium Faucet stadium instead of Fawcett Stadium. Football (opens in new window/tab) Soccer - Boys (opens in new window/tab) . He rushed 16 times for 61 yards. Nothing will influence a student to take an interest in school work more effectively than athletics.. Managed by Radius Marketing SolutionsRadius Marketing Solutions Copyright 2023 Massillon Tiger Football Booster Club, Inc. However in 1954 the University made an offer he could not refuse. The next search committee found Bob Commings at Struthers where he coached two consecutive undefeated years at Struthers in the tough Steel Valley Conference. At special times the live tiger patrols the streets in a cage mounted on a truck. When they went over to check the field at 8:00 AM game day they lifted a corner of the tarp and it was sopping wet beneath. Touchdown Town and Go Tigers! in their national release attempted to catch the community spirit but nothing beats being here. The Ohio High School Football Coaches Association awarded Massillon for having the top Grade Point Average of all high schools in Ohio with a 3.819 GPA. Anthony went on to play at Eastern Kentucky, spending four years there before transferring to Morgan State for his final two years of playing eligibility. He created only one Massillon. During his first year the (unparalleled in high school facilities) Paul L. David Athletic Training Facility was dedicated. After a string of home grown coaches Massillon football turned to the outside with an aggressive search process. The fans were understanding as the Tigers struggled through a 4-6 1998 season and a final game loss to McKinley. He also experimented with closed circuit TV to give the bench a better view of what was happening on the field. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. At this height of community spirit a bond issue for a new high school was passed. On 9/30, the Perry varsity football team lost their home conference game against Hoover (North Canton, OH) by a score of 24-14. Elmer Snyder (3-4-1) piloted the Tigers in 1920 and then Dave Stewart (38-9-0), who, because he coached Paul Brown, was the precursor of the modern era of Massillon high school football. Paul Brown was nine years old when his family moved to Massillon from Norwalk, Ohio. In six years, 1958-1963, Leo Strangs teams (54-8-1, 87.1%) won three State Championships and two national championships. Nothing was to be gained up the middle, but he did find some room around the end. The first two years ended with defeat by the traditional rival Canton McKinley Bulldogs. It was an uncharacteristic night of football; a night of chippyness and cheap shots and the fans of both teams vociferously disagreeing with many referee calls. In the windows of the businesses, signs exhort the Tigers to defeat the opponent of the week. Perry Panthers Football. After two plays the players were covered with mud on the quagmire field. Four defensive players put up some good tackle numbers, including Shon Robinson (7.0), Cody Fair (7.0), DeAire Pringle (6.0) and Ryan Page (6.0). It was a great year for first year Coach Tom Stacy, his assistants and the Tiger Team. If anyone wonders why so many of the early football players are pictured with hair parted in the middle, the answer is simple. Commings 1971 team had two one point losses to go 8-2. Gigi Dostal JP Sexton Coach Commings possessed one of the most knowledgeable football minds to appear on the scholastic scene in many years. He made plans to do so. Slates has coached a number of talented offensive linemen for the Panthers, includingMichigan State player Matt Carrick likely the best Perry lineman since Slates. In the first half, we were there, but we werent making plays, Baum said. All Rights Reserved. Lee formed the Tiger Sideliners during his two year tenure. But in between, some great football was played. Joe.Altimore@perrylocal.org, Gymnastics Massillon Tigers beat the Perry Panthers 41-21 during Friday's game. The film was released the next fall to critical acclaim. The Tigers were 8-3 making the playoffs in 2000 amid the continuing recruiting allegations. His coaching was oriented to area coaching. He was recognized as a trendsetter. Im not saying that as an ego thing. Not a game was played to which a great number of Massillon boosters did not turn out, and at many out of town games they outnumbered the local rooters. A visiting team once commented It is the experience of an athletes lifetime, and the Massillon community is a first-class group of folks.They know their football and they are very generous in their remarks and courtesy toward their opponent. Wakefield spent 29 years as the head coach of Perry split over two shifts, 1982-2003 and 2013-20. A Massillon Defense Committee formed and hired excellent lawyers, largely with the help of Paul David. Hoover sophomore quarterback Carson Dyrlund shook off an ugly first-half interception in the red zone to hit on two big pass plays in the second half. shiv nadar university b tech fees December 2, 2021 bodhisattva point break No tiene comentarios Massillon, OH . Finally!!! Michael Laubacher Amid a record crowd of 22,695 at Tiger Stadium, the Massillon fans sat stunned as the Bulldogs led 14-0 into the fourth quarter. In the 70s the Massillon Tiger Swing Band, which had been improved during Paul Browns era, grew in popularity with different shows and events. . In the early 1900s the high school began supporting its teams and encouraging student participation. The only other job Paul ever wanted was to be the Ohio State football coach. In 1936 the athletic program was so popular that the school board purchased land and obtained WPA funds to build a 21,000 seat stadium. Elmer McGrew (20-16-4) coached through 1931 and produced some historical highlights. Ross.Cochran@perrylocal.org, Girls Soccer Dan Pierce kevin.knoch@perrylocal.org, Volleyball That changed when Massillon's head coach, Dave Stewart, saw how hard Brown worked at pole vaulting. On the day of a game the downtown area was awash with the orange and black tiger motif with flags flying and a large sign in the center of town announcing the season schedule. Tom responded that at 26 he was two years older than Paul Brown was when he started at Massillon. For the 2023 USFL season, all of the Pittsburgh Maulers and New Jersey Generals' home games will be in Canton this spring. The latter came via a halfback from wide receiver Braylyn Toles. The Panthers were on the move again when Basham found Thompson running down the middle of the field wide open for a 44-yard TD on the first play of the second quarter. But that would be it for the Panthers, who only had the ball for a little more than 19 minutes Friday. Slates played at 6-foot-3, 310 pounds as a senior. In his first (7-2-1) season the fans could see the good things to come. Bob Commings teams at Massillon, were 43-6-2 (87.8%) in an era of stiff competition. Paul Brown endorsed him as Head Coach. There were several factions pushing their candidates and finally a school board member called Dave Stewart to read a list of the candidates. He was 7-3 versus McKinley (two games in 1980). Just always keeping short-term vision while keeping long-term visions possible., McKinley grad Dominique Robinson of Chicago Bears far from satisfied after rookie season, Thayer Munford Jr. (a rookie with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022), Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In 1992 they celebrated their 700th win. Over the last six years, his Perry teams won four Federal League titles and finished as the Division II state runner-up twice in going 59-14. by. Sorry the page you were looking for cannot be found. Coach Woody Hayes at Ohio State took note of Earle Bruces winning record and hired him as an assistant in 1966. But he has meant more than that to the community. Soon, Slates will continue that mission as the head coach of the Panthers. Train at a level where your opponents are unable or unwilling to go. Junior Luke Roach cracked 100 yards rushing for the seventh straight game and senior kicker Robby Smart booted two field goals the first of them a school-record 49-yarder that gave the Vikings some much-needed life right before the half. The downside of this game was a few injuries, some via game action and others via cheap shots. At the time, Massillon coach Nate Moore was in his first season and Anthony was a junior during the 2016 season. Coming back home to play would be phenomenal, Anthony said. 1909 was Massillons first undefeated football team. Similar to the professional teams, the 1918 season was chaotic due to WWI and the influenza epidemic. In his eight seasons Coach Shepas is 53-27 (66.2%). However, Massillon finished fourth in the region computer rankings and entered the playoffs at home against North Canton. In the beginning when The Great Creator was drawing plans for this world of ours, He decided there should be something for everyone. The mascot is often on display at community events as is the calliope playing the traditional Massillon songs.. In recalling Massillon he said, If anyone wants to get anything worthwhile done they should come to Massillon and see how they do football. Coach Span Yrs Gms Won Lost Tied Win Pct. 330-478-6184. Perry head coach Zach Slates declined to comment after the game. Edison Athletics (opens in new window/tab) . A football hero in Massillon High School and Purdue University Augie was loved by all Massillon fans. In 1961 they won their 400th victory; their 500th in 1973 and 1985 was their 600th. One of the ties (6-6) was played against Cleveland Cathedral Latin at Cleveland Municipal Stadium before 57,000 fans. For example, in his last five years the Massillon High basketball team went to the state level tournament reaching the semi- finals three times and the finals once. The Tigers have accumulated 24 State Championships and 9 National Championships. In 1995 the Tigers were 7-3 and lost to McKinley. During his time as a Massillon Tiger, Anthony was a two-year starter. Both of those coaches would eventually coach the McKinley Bulldogs. While a successful coach at Poland he asked a former Massillonian if he could get the Massillon job from Poland. The Massillon Tigers have cultivated 17 professional football players and 3 have become NFL coaches. His ingenuity and 17-2-1 (89.5%) record was recognized by the immortal Earl Blake and he was hired as offensive coordinator for Army varsity football. Coach Tressels two year record was 16-3-0 (84.2%, the Mansfield game in 1957 was canceled because of flu). It has to be fun for them to play.Always hard working Coach Seaman carried out an initiative to rehabilitate the seating areas in Tiger Stadium. He already plans to join the Morgan State coaching staff as a graduate assistant this coming fall along with finishing his masters degree. Paul Brown forever changed football and Massillon High School athletics. Book Talk: Coach recounts season with Massillon Tigers Lake 28. Anna Fialko When the job at Massillon opened he aggressively pursued and won the job. The controversy lasted through the next year and the Tigers aggressively fought the case. Samuel Thompsons 64-yard run set up the scoring opportunity. Wakefield made those comments to The Canton Repository when Slates was honored for his playing career by being inducted in the Stark High School Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020. The yearbook of that year states, We hereby take this means of expressing to the townspeople the schools appreciation of the loyal support rendered at all times. It just is, and he gets it, he understands it. Close Menu. The new school opened in 1990. The 42-year-old is down to 290 pounds now, but still stands out as an assistant wrestling coach at Perry. Bob Commings (December 24, 1932 - February 20, 1992) was a college football player and coach at the University of Iowa. He returned home after one season and began his coaching career. He transferred to Miami of Ohio where he eventually took over as starting quarterback for his junior and senior years. Kerra Loomis In 1931 the Tigers lost to Toledo Scott which was coached by Jimmy Aiken and to an undefeated Dover team coached by Bup Rearick. In 2010 the Tigers won their 800th game beating Steubenville 28-7. He left to become Head Coach at his alma mater Iowa University. During the season the movie Go Tigers! Before every game there is a meal for sideliners and players. HOOVER 27, PERRY 10 Perry - 3 - 7 - 0 - 0 10 Hoover - 0 - 3 - 10 - 14 27 First quarter PBasham FG 36, 5:06 Second quarter PThompson 44 pass from Basham (Basham kick), 11:51 HR.Smart FG 49, 1:13 Third quarter That tradition flourishes today. Anthony has his sight on being a football coach someday. . Another tie was the final game with McKinley. He developed the leaping tigers emblem and pioneered decals on helmets. The team of 1891 was the first Massillon high school team to receive recognition in the press. His ability to evaluate personnel, motivate players, understand people, instill confidence, analyze opponents and instruct his girders in the subtle techniques of football were outstanding. Paul Brown was one of those players; he played quarterback for Massillon under Coach Stewart and went on to do great things in the world of football. His main target was Banks, who recorded six catches for 150 yards and two scores. It was during this time that the tradition took on the playing of a calliope for the football program. Head Coach. Hear this story. Leading the attack was senior running back Willtrell Hartson, who recorded his 10 th consecutive 100-yard game, matching the record set a few years ago by Jamir Thomas. With a 42-0 score and a running clock now in effect, it was time to insert the second unit to finish the game. The Massillon high school team received its mascot name from the early professional Massillon Tigers. After a focused search by the school board in April 2008, Jason Hall, coach at Nordonia, was named to head the Tigers. All walks of life became close in their relationship to Brown and his kids. Tours are provided by appointment. Many of the Massillon assistants went with Paul Brown to Ohio State. Perry went 29-7 in Slates three seasons, advancing to a state semifinal in 2000 and a regional semifinal in 2002. WL McK WLT; Nate Moore: 2015 - 22: 8: 105: 83: 22: 0: 0.790: 35: 19: 23-7: 7-1-0: Jason Hall: 2008 . We hesitated a little bit at the backer spot. Up to that point Perry in their first seven possessions had punted four times, had a pass interception and lost the ball on downs. BEAT HOBAN! Records:Perry2-5, 0-3; Hoover 5-2, 3-0. Paul Brown was just 24 years old when selected as the Massillon High School football coach. Stewart convinced Brown to join his football team and eventually Brown became the Tigers' starting quarterback. One of the most fun experiences I had, Anthony said.
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