Head Coaches - MassillonTigers.com It was during this time that the tradition took on the playing of a calliope for the football program. From 1921-1925 David Stewart held the head coach position, and his teams consisted of several players that would go on to make great contributions to the game of football. The Tigers won the first three games (the second over Cincinnati Elder in Paul Brown Stadium) and then faced the St. Ignatius jinx of five losses in a row. The competition was so high, like in practice every day.. The selection committee observed that his style of football resembled that of Commings. perry county central football roster - lancasterpabailbonds.com Perry High School football coach Keith Wakefield retires - WKYC Coaching Staff - MassillonTigers.com 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 1984 after a 6-4 season Coach Currence left the Tigers at odds with the School Board. There can be little wonder at the present attitude of the citizens of Massillon toward their schools and their teams. 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. 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. Slates was a standout offensive lineman for Perry from 2000-02. He has fond memories of the stadium. Dont miss an opportunity to attend a game! His overall record in 7 years was 50-16-4. He knew that would be enough. Ashby is so quick. That success elevated him to Hamilton and a 17-3 record in two years. Earl would have a distinguished career eventually including Head Coach at Ohio State University. Then he decided there should be football and he gave us Massillon.