5 Dawson-Bryant 67, FINAL, Stark County High School Football:OHSAA football playoffs: Jackson, Lake rally; Canton Central Catholic, Northwest win big, OHSAA Football Playoffs:Ohio high school football OHSAA playoff first-round scores for Greater Canton on Friday, No. 1981 Ohio Division I State Championship Game: Canton McKinley vs Cincinnati Moeller The staff would go. It was 90 yards against St. Ignatius. Clarksville Clinton-Massie vs. 3. "Our guys' goal was to win it all," he said, "and that's what they did.". Safety Mike Doss darted in front and intercepted. "I couldn't imagine them being any bigger than the guys we had Kenny Peterson, Jamar Martin and a lot of other big, strong guys.". Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas at Cincinnati Princeton, Northern Ohio:Division I, Region 1 6. Mason at 8. McKinley, playing on its home field, finished as runners-up for the third time "Those 25 years have flown by," Hall said. Honoring his legacy, The City of Canton dedicated a minor league venue, Thurman Munson Stadium, and placed his Jersey in the stadium. He became a Browns fan decades before that. McKinley has had several players move on to the NBA, including Nick Weatherspoon, Phil Hubbard, Gary Grant, Eric Snow, Michael Hawkins, and Keith McLeod. The Yankees gave his locker to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and retired his jersey, number 15. 1 Massillon 34, No. In 1988, Page was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, and in 2019 was made a member of the NFLs 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. ", "It almost felt like we won the state championship when we beat Ignatius," says Antonio Hall, who started at right guard for the '97 Bulldogs. McKinley High School's enrollment peaked in the 1935 1936 school year with 4,000 students attending.[2]. I played with Josh Cribbs and James Harrison. 6 Central Catholic (15-1) defeats Hoban (14-2) 28-21. Central Catholic (15-1) defeats Hoban (14-2) 28-21, South Range (16-0) defeats Ironton (15-1) 53-27, Canfield (14-1) defeats Bloom-Carroll (14-2) 35-14, St. Edward (14-1) vs. Springfield (13-1), 7:30, Marion Local (16-0) defeats Kirtland (15-1) 14-6, New Bremen (13-3) defeats Warren JFK (13-2) 38-6, Cle. Spectrum News 1 will televise the football state championship game live, with streaming available for the games at www.OHSAA.tv. McKinley vs. Moeller wrapped up state championship weekend on a Saturday night. Hilliard Bradley, Division I, Region 4 9. 12 Streetsboro 21, No. 6 Hoover 38, FINAL, No. Receivers from the 1997 team No. Watch this highlight video of the McKinley (Canton, OH) football team in its game Recap: McKinley vs. GlenOak 2022 on Oct 28, 2022. (330) 956-7810 December 4, 2004 (at Canton Fawcett Stadium) As the city of Canton's population declined, so did city school enrollment. Cincinnati Moeller at Mason Division II, Region 5 - 3. McKinley beat Cincinnati Moeller in the state championship game on Nov. 29, 1997. Now it is the 25th anniversary of McKinley conquest of Moeller, and the game still tugs Michael Munoz's heartstrings. He was a three-time All-American in the individual medleys. Cleveland Heights, Division I, Region 3 10. Ohio high school football first round playoff schedule and scores - live and final. 1 Massillon 42, No. "I think they were trying to intimidate us. Pickerington Central at Newark Division I, Region 4 - 4. He succeeded only in dislodging Rozier's right Nike hightop. They looked big. Parma Heights Valley Forge at 6. The Bulldogs won the state championships from 1957 to 1960, and Marty won individual titles four times. CIF Disclaimer Regarding the Use of Google Translate St. Xavier at Princeton, Division I, Region 1 4. Peterson wore No. So, after a Tuesday practice, McDaniels made his way to the high school cafeteria to review McKinley's state semifinal comeback against St. Ignatius. "I wish I still had the shoe. he would say, 'Hey, Stew, I'm blitzing, make sure you cover the flats, because I'm going in. 13 Buchtel 31, No. DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP We root for Ben wherever he is coaching. "I remember getting flagged for an early holding penalty at Altoona and the referee walked by and said, 'Welcome to Pennsylvania football.'. 2 Mogadore 19, FINAL, Ohio High School Football:Poochie Snyder helps Canton South win two playoff games for first time; West Branch wins, Hoover, Jackson lose on road, No. "We were on the field for practice at Fawcett, doing our stretching, and something wasn't right. ", Reach Steve at steve.doerschuk@cantonrep.com, What's a national championship worth a quarter century later, 'The greatest accumulation of talent': Voices of McKinley's grand football champs, 25 years later, 'An unbelievable noise every time we made a play': McKinley football crashes Ignatius dynasty, No national title for McKinley? I would pass it along to my son.". Massillon Washington vs. 1. No. President Donald Trump awarded Page the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018, an award to recognize people who have contributed to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. Now she has the personal prize. They came out and we had a great practice.". fumbles within its own territory and fell behind 13th-ranked Canton McKinley 10-6 before 9 Canal Winchester 0, No. In 1978 Page joined the Chicago Bears for four seasons. St. Clairsville vs. 1. senior quarterback Dominick Goodman rushed for a division record 259 yards and four 6 Fairless 47, FINAL, No. Cincinnati Winton Woods vs. 6. In Class AA, Wyoming won its first state championship under Bob Lewis. In a 1985 championship showdown, Moeller overwhelmed McKinley 35-11. Moeller was Ohio's original playoff-era monster. All games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. 8, Fred Wilcox; No. ", 1997 McKinley Football - Part 3:No national title for McKinley? The original McKinley building on Market Avenue North was opened on March 27, 1918. Moeller's last, best chance came when a penalty stuck McKinley in a second-and-14 from its own 12 midway through the fourth quarter. Spacing out six championship games in one stadium was tricky. 9 Berea-Midpark 24, No. 3 Westerville South 7, FINAL, No. A multi-sport standout, he was offered scholarships to many colleges but opted to play at Kent State University. "I'm working closely with Kenny on some projects in town now. Pickerington North vs. 2. He and Peterson made plays that helped Ohio State win a national championship in 2022. It's hard for a public school to do what we did. and Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, Massillon (Divisions II, V and VI). 4080 Roselea Place. The Canton City School District announced that the head coach had been suspended, and later that he had been fired. Elyria at 7. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. On 10/28, the McKinley varsity football team won their home playoff game against GlenOak (Canton, OH) by a score of 40-22. They fought to national championships together, first at McKinley, where the 1997 Bulldogs were voted No. 20, Rashan Hall, and No. REVIEW: 33rd Annual OHSAA Football Tournaments, December 3 10 Salem 21, No. 9, Curry; No. Famous Bulldogs include Percy Snow, Kenny Peterson, Marion Motley, Wayne Fontes, Ray Ellis, Jamar Martin, the late Pro Bowl linebacker John Grimsley, Ed Grimsley, Mike Doss, Reggie Corner and Josh McDaniels (Current Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach, former New England Patriots Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks coach, former Denver Broncos Head Coach). Check out these upcoming events in Stark County! Pickerington Central vs. 1. The students of Central High School and North High School were moved to the new building. Moeller represented the chance to finish off an epic year at 14-0. Rozier was gone. "I got a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Chardon at Ravenna, Division III, Region 11 6. McKinley is also second in Ohio in win total. In one shoe, the senior captain stunned the overflow crowd with an 88-yard touchdown dash. (11-4) Senior Reynoldsburg at 8. We didn't think they had the depth to match ours. 57, Aaron Lemmo, was a 5-9, 200-pound nose guard for the '97 Pups. CIF has added a link to the translation feature developed by Google Translate, a third party service which the CIF has no control over. They also voted Lake's Ashley Phipps-Komo as Federal League Coach of the . All of the Bulldogs admitted as much. the most points scored and the largest margin of victory in the big-school title game, and Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller at Mason, Division I, Region 1 2. Cincinnati Colerain High School Central Catholic 7, Week 5 Stark County high school footballLake, Fairless football teams stay perfect, North Canton Hoover, Northwest, East Canton win, College football recruiting: New names emerge in Greater Akron/Canton player rankings, Ohio high school football:Stark County-area high school football midseason awards; breaking down league races, St. Thomas Aquinas 8, Rootstown56, FINAL, Central Catholic 42, Lutheran East 12, FINAL, Stark County high school football:Avantae Burt, DeAndre Church, Poochie Snyder lead GlenOak, Perry, Canton South football, respectively, Middletown (Del.) Ohio high school football state final playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Marysville at Hilliard Darby (, Division II, Region 5 5. Lytle's scoop and score, an encore to his similar play in a tense playoff win over Toledo St. Francis, put McKinley up 24-16. Major Sporting Events in Americas Playing Field, Being the home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Hall of Fame Village, Americas Playing Field is attracting. Attendance (unofficial): 16,885. 72, Les Thompson, was a senior offensive tackle and defensive end in '97. CIF does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system and will in no way accept liability for loss or harm incurred as a result to them. The season never left him. Springfield at Lima Senior, Division I, Region 3 6. In 2016 and '17, Ben and former St. Ignatius QB Dave Ragone, coached together with the Chicago Bears. Cincinnati Princeton vs. 1. "That's my foundation. He works as an inspector for Ohio Pools. December 4, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. Get news, stories, and more in your inbox. Cleveland St. Joseph (9-2) 13-6 FINAL (Akron Rubber Bowl) Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller (12-0, Coach Gerry Faust) def. He has spent years as a Canton-area pharmacist, most recently working for Veterans Affairs. The translations should not be considered exact and only used as rough guide. Learn More. Doss continues to serve the Canton community through his Make a Difference Foundation, and his annual football camp at Canton's Fawcett Stadium, which draws 200 students each year. "I tell the guys now, take it all in, because it goes quick," Rozier said. Kyle was in his 14th year as the Ignatius head coach in 1996, when his team beat Canton McKinley 31-24 in a state semifinal battle at a packed Rubber Bowl. In 1971 the honor of being named both the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year and the APs NFL Most Valuable Player titles were won by Page. Lost to Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller 14-2: 1981 Division I State Championship: Sat., March 11 at University of . He was named Most Valuable defensive player on the 2002 Ohio State National Championship team, and Fiesta Bowl Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2003. I feel like we still are. West Chester Lakota West vs. 1. It's the most wonderful time of year! 7 "It was our calling. Gamble gave McKinley an early 60-yard touchdown catch in the first half on a crossing route off play action. Jamar Martin, a third-year starter playing his last game before going to Ohio State, remembers soaking it all in. 6 Jefferson Area 49, FINAL, Region 6: Avon 20, Toledo Central Catholic28, FINAL, Region 8: Cin. Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field, Division I, Region 2 6. Ohio high school football regional quarterfinal playoff schedule and scores - live and final. Every bit of success I've had in my life is because of the foundation this program has given me. "One, it was a misty and muggy night. By 1997, with the Ignatius dynasty in full blaze, Moeller was much respected but hardly invincible. Cincinnati Withrow, Division III, Region 9 10. The athletic world has seen some of the greatest athletes and coaches in history begin here in Canton. His voice conveys a striking appreciation 25 years later. 12 Alliance 21, No. "Kenny Peterson from McKinley was the state defensive player of the year. Stewart Lytle's son, Jonah, played for McKinley and is a redshirt freshman cornerback with the Cincinnati Bearcats. "When we were kids we promised ourselves that when we made it to the next level we would give ourselves a chance to be state champions," Doss said. FEDERAL LEAGUE FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT; 1972 Uniontown Lake qualified for the State Championship (AA). Canton McKinley senior point guard Paris Stokes is the Federal League Girls Basketball Player of the Year, as voted on by the league's head coaches and released Monday. There he won the 200 individual medley race in 1962 and 1963. 3 Lake County Perry 35, FINAL, No. 11 Licking Heights 7, No. "When we see each other, it's almost like time never passes. Their 25th anniversary story the saga of the 1997 Bulldogs runs much deeper than three stars who went to Ohio State. All games listed kick off at 7 p.m., unless noted. The projector came back on. They have been State Runners-Up eight times, and hold Ohio records for most appearances in the Championship game (11), Final Four appearances (23), and Sweet Sixteen appearances (48). Thornville Sheridan at 8. A new Visit Canton Welcome Center opened Friday at the Hall of Fame Village in Canton. 5 Big Walnut 35, FINAL, No. No. Greater Canton high school football: Stark County-area team-by-team 2022 high school football schedules, Stark County high school football:GlenOak, Green, Northwest, Tuslaw, Carrollton win high school football season openers, Jackson Polar Bears football: 'Where my heart's been' -Jay Rohr settles in as Jackson football head coach, Massillon Tigers football: Massillon football star Freddie Lenix Jr. commits to Kent State, Stark County Football:Week 3 recaps: North Canton Hoover, Jackson, Lake, Perry, Massillon all win, Lake Blue Streaks football: 'Tired of being close' -Lake Blue Streaks football looks for breakthrough in 2022, Ohio high school football:Week 4 high school football roundup: Perry rallies past Canton McKinley; Hoover routs Louisville, Tusky Valley35, Tusc. Central Catholic 6, FINAL, Stark County High School Football:Around Stark County football: Northwest a league champion; Fairless, Louisville win, St. Thomas Aquinas 12, Central Catholic 49, FINAL, Massillon vs Canton. In Friday's Division II final, the Lake Blue Streaks fell 36-10 to Defiance. 7 Canton South 56, No. state finals record with 463 yards rushing and held McKinley to 127 total yards. Cincinnati Colerain at 7. 2 Lisbon Beaver 48, FINAL, No. Cleveland St. Ignatius, Central Ohio -Division I, Region 3 9. 2 Lake 13, FINAL, No. He was named Most Valuable defensive player on the 2002 Ohio State National Championship team, and Fiesta Bowl Most Valuable Player ( MVP) in 2003. 1 St. Edward 42, FINAL, No. In 2018, Peterson expanded his business interests by opening a Nothing Bundt Cake franchise at Belden Village. Lehman and Lincoln reverted to junior high schools, and Timken Senior High School and McKinley Senior High School were their replacements. But this was no time to blow off the tradition of the coach narrating the previous weekend's game film for the boosters. Moeller 38, Lakota West20, FINAL, OHSAA Football Playoffs:Central Ohio high school football OHSAA regional final playoff recaps and scores, Region 11: Bloom-Carroll 38, Col. Watterson28, FINAL, Region 12: Hamilton Badin 17, Tippecanoe20, FINAL, Region 17: South Range 49, Lake County Perry21, FINAL, Region 18: Elmwood 38, Liberty Center49, FINAL, Region 19: Harvest Prep 0, Ironton34, FINAL, Region 20: Valley View 21, Milton-Union7, FINAL, All games at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Division II: Tol. Alan Page was born and raised in Canton. 6 McKinley 40, FINAL, No. "When we got to play the state championship game and it was on Massillon's field, do you understand the feeling I had in my stomach?". 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Canton McKinley Bulldogs | 6-6. Its the most wonderful time of year! The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. He was reelected in 1998, 2004, and 2010. Macedonia Nordonia at Ravenna, Division II, Region 7 4. Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field, Central Ohio:Division I, Region 3 2. Born in Akron, Ohio, Munson grew up in Canton and graduated from Lehman High School. In a recent game against the Raiders in Las Vegas, the Texans took a 20-17 lead into the fourth quarter. Tournament Bracket Fax: 614-267-1677. tstried@ohsaa.org. Canton, Ohio 44708, 227 2nd St. NWCanton, OH 44702(330) 454-1439toll free: (800) 552-6051. "It gives me chills to look back," Peterson said. No. Athletic teams compete as the Canton McKinley Bulldogs in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Federal League. I'm just living a regular life.". Copyright 2023, Visit Canton Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau. Uniontown Lake at 5. Medina at Brunswick, Central Ohio:Division I, Region 3 4. ", 1997 McKinley Football - Part 1:'The greatest accumulation of talent': Voices of McKinley's grand football champs, 25 years later, 1997 McKinley Football - Part 2:'An unbelievable noise every time we made a play': McKinley football crashes Ignatius dynasty. It is the only high school in the Canton City School District and has two campuses: Downtown Campus (mostly known as Early College High School or Timken High School) and the main campus, which is known as McKinley Senior High School. 6 Hoover 21, Westerville South 27, FINAL, No. Each week during the seaso, Spectrum's televised games are available on Spectrum News 1, the Spectrum app and on. ', 1997 McKinley Football - Part 4:One shoe on, DeMarlo Rozier disappears into night in McKinley football's grand finale vs. Moeller. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. The next day, Paul Brown Tiger Stadium was still filling up when Moeller quarterback Ryan Cooper threw an out cut on the first play from scrimmage. Lakota West vs. 2. NEXT: Coaches, cell-tower techs, pharmacists, fathers, friends. Spectrum is the official television partner of the OHSAA. Branin, Marty was a standout on Mckinley's swim teams for four years. More Videos; Oct 29, 2022 @ 5:04pm. Running backs coach Bob Neff gleefully skipped onto the field to retrieve the dislodged shoe before Armatas' kick made it 31-16. "Even after all these years, the principles and the ideas of success I learned in Canton still apply," Martin said. 1 in USA Today's national rankings, the Bulldogs have scattered, but not so much as one might suppose. It was The kids played and won all those games.". Granville at Hamilton Township, Division III, Region 12 5. Early 2023 football rankings. McDaniels gave the ball to Rozier. Springfield vs. 1. 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing. 1997 Canton McKinley Bulldogs Undefeated State and National Championship Team Streaming is free for Spectrum subscribers and $9.99 per game for non-Spectrum subscribers. "One of our wins was a close game against Massillon, in Cincinnati, that went down to the wire. Granville at Teays Valley, Division III, Region 12 3. 12 Green 22, No. [10], On May 24, 2021, head football coach Marcus Wattley allegedly forced an unnamed 17-year-old football team member to eat a pizza made with pork, although the student's religious beliefs prohibited him from consuming pork or pork residue. "It occurred to me holy crap, it's been 25 years. The Golden Flashes went 0-11 in 1998, 2-9 in '99, 1-10 in 2000 and 6-5 in 2001 under head coach Dean Pees, now the defensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons. This website uses cookies to enhance your user experience on the website. Dad would sit in the top row of the away side. 9 Canal Winchester 0, No. . We have arrived to Canton, where seven teams will be crowned Ohio. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, 2022 OHSAA High School Football Playoff Brackets (Ohio) Region 1, Recap: McKinley vs. Massillon Washington 2022. "I went there a lot, sometimes for McKinley-Massillon games, often to scout Massillon. The first full Friday night of games followed the next evening. "Play for your team. On 11/4, the McKinley varsity football team lost their away playoff game against Mentor (OH) by a score of 19-14. Massillon Washington High School to the NFL: Paul Brown That fellow you see up in the sky might be Fox, a cell-tower technician. In the 9,000-plus days since they won Ohio's Division I playoff championship and finished No. St. John Bosco, Mater Dei, Valdosta, and Washington (Massillon) make the list. We gained new teammates and friends. Sometimes when he got there on the blitz I came up when he got to the quarterback.". Senior Landon Naylor, who went for 17 . 2022 OHSAA football state championship schedule. ", "The Moeller guys went by us and looked at us," said Fred Wilcox, a McKinley senior. ", "Two things I remember," said McKinley running back DeMarlo Rozier. Cincinnati Moeller at Mason, Division II, Region 5 3. 10 Mineral Ridge 7, No. Canton McKinley vs. 1. In February 2015, the Canton City School board approved closing Timken as a traditional four-year high school, thus making McKinley the city's only high school for the first time since Lehman became a high school in 1937. It's all good. Ohio hs football regional semifinal primer. "Our confidence level was so high that you could have rolled out the Cleveland Browns or Cincinnati Bengals, and I think we would have beat them.". "The first thing that always comes back is how close everybody was," Lemmo said. "Right then," Doss said, "I knew it was over.". putting on a record-setting performance to win its first state championship, 50-10. Carroll Bloom-Carroll at Zanesville, Division IV, Region 16 4. The No. Website, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium1835 Harrison Ave NW Canton McKinley vs. 1. Reach Steve at steve.doerschuk@cantonrep.com, 'The greatest accumulation of talent': Voices of McKinley's grand football champs, 25 years later, 'An unbelievable noise every time we made a play': McKinley football crashes Ignatius dynasty, No national title for McKinley? 7 Col. DeSales 7, No. I have no idea what was said. 24, Massillon42, FINAL, Lake Catholic 10, Central Catholic20, FINAL, St. Thomas Aquinas at Ravenna Southeast, canceled, Stark County football - Week 7:Louisville rallies, Hoover shows toughness, Kayden Davis runs wild, Central Catholic comeback, Northwest survives OT, Central Catholic 49, East Liverpool 6, FINAL, East Canton 47, Tusc. Regional Tournament Bracket The remaining high school will retain the McKinley name, mascot, and colors. The postseason culminates in the OHSAA state championship games, Dec. 1-4 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. Please check with your local Section and/or State CIF offices if you have any questions. That was my contribution to the cause. McKinley); Kerry Coombs (Cincinnati Colerain) The following athletes from Canton went on to play professional sports. Saturday's McKinley-Moeller headliner got delayed by a five-overtime Division IV marathon in which Germantown Valley View outlasted Manchester. McKinley stunned Moeller 13-0 in the '81 state finals, but Mighty Moe bounced back to beat Massillon 35-14 in the. The six Bulldogs who landed at Kent State didn't celebrate many wins in college. Some of the '97 backups wound up on the field at crucial times. 1 Massillon 34, FINAL, No. Cincinnati Colerain Medina vs. 1. Late in the third quarter, an up-the-gut blitz and sack by Doss forced a fumble that was returned 22 yards for a touchdown by linebacker Stewart Lytle. 5 Big Walnut 21, FINAL, No. 51, Leisure, was a 6-2, 240-pound senior right tackle for the '97 Bulldogs. "There would be 15 guys over at somebody's house playing the college football video game. Akron Archbishop Hoban vs. 2. Lakewood St. Edward at Parma Byers Field Division I, Region 2 - 6. 1 in the land by USA Today, then at Ohio State. In 1985 he was appointed Special Assistant Attorney General and soon thereafter was promoted to the position of Attorney General. 3 Mentor 19, FINAL, No. Coaches, cell-tower techs, pharmacists, fathers, friends. Receiver James Gamble recalls a powerful energy when game day arrived: "Rashan Hall came up to me and said, 'Gambino, you're going to have one of the best games of your career.'". Final 'I think the Ignatius Wildcats think they have won this thing.'. It was still a one-possession game. 7 Central Catholic 14, No. Heres a look at the Stark County-area week-by-weekschedulefor the2022 high school football season. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, part of Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village,[9] is also home to the NFL's annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game (The Pro Football Hall of Fame is in Canton). The postseason culminates in theOHSAA state championship games, Dec. 1-4 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. By 1943, it was one of four high schools, as enrollment in the city schools dictated Lehman High School, Lincoln High School, and Timken Vocational High School be opened. In the spring of 1976, the Canton City Schools closed all four high schools in the city. "We were really blessed. Born in Canton on March 24, 1981, Mike has the distinction of winning championships on three levels. 1 West Branch 41, No. ', One shoe on, DeMarlo Rozier disappears into night in McKinley football's grand finale vs. Moeller, McKinley beat Cincinnati Moeller in the state championship game on Nov. 29, 1997, Nothing Bundt Cake franchise at Belden Village, elected to the College Football Hall of Fame this year, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Glenville (15-0) defeats Cin. He gave up the McKinley head coaching job after the 1997 season. "After college, I played eight years of arena football with six different teams, and I had a blast doing it. 6 McKinley 14, No. 81 at McKinley before playing for Ohio State, the Green Bay Packers and the Denver Broncos. Ben McDaniels followed his dad into coaching. Photographer David Stewart has posted a new gallery McKinley @ Washington containing 139 photos. Canton McKinley Hal Broda - All-American; Cleveland BulldogsMike Doss - All-American; Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, and Cincinnati BengalsJack Dugger - All-AmericanKerwin Ray Ellis - Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia EaglesTyler Everett - Chicago BearsRalph Fife - All-American; Chicago Cardinals and Pittsburgh SteelersWayne Fontes - Philadelphia Eagles, New York Titans; Head Coach of Detroit LionsDustin Fox - Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo BillsTim Fox - New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles RamsWayne Gift - American Football Player - Cleveland RamsJohn Grimsley - Miami Dolphins and Houston OilersAntonio Hall - Canadian Football Player - Edmonton EskimosBrian Hartline - Miami DolphinsMike Hartline - New England PatriotsDick Himes - Green Bay PackersJamar Martin - Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, New York JetsMarion Motley - Cleveland BrownsKenny Peterson - Green Bay Packers, Denver BroncosBob Pickard - Detroit LionsGarland Rivers - All-American; Michigan Wolverines, Chicago BearsNick Roman - Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland BrownsGeorge Saimes - Buffalo Bills, Denver BroncosRobert Sedlock - Buffalo BillsPercy Snow - Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears, Len Fontes - Assistant Coach for Cleveland Browns, New York Giants and Detroit LionsHarry March - President of American Football League and Co-founder for New York GiantsJosh McDaniels - Offensive Coordinator for New England Patriots and Head Coach for Denver Broncos and Las Vegas RaidersLarry Snyder - US Track and Field Assistant Olympic Coach (1952 and 1960), Dick Cunningham - Phoenix Suns, New York Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Houston RocketsGary Grant - Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, and Portland Trail BlazersMichael Hawkins - Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings, Charlotte Hornets, and Cleveland CavaliersPhil Hubbard - Detroit Pistons and Cleveland CavaliersKosta Koufos - Utah JazzCJ McCollum - Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans PelicansKeith McLeod - Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, and Indiana PacersEric Snow - Seattle SuperSonics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland CavaliersNick Weatherspoon - Washington Capitals, Seattle SuperSonics, Chicago Bulls and San Diego Clippers, Dirk Hayhurst - San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue JaysCharley Stanceu - New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, For FAX numbers:Visit the specific departments page. 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