:89E[ 3C62<:?8 2 E:6 H:E9 7@C>6C w2>:=E@? Tim Hodges pumped in 20 points against us, more points than our whole team scored that morning. @lincoln_barnes . Bill and my dad were on varsity as sophomores. Hot. Use the 'Report' link on Learn how your comment data is processed. Design a site like this with WordPress.com, Remembering Coach Pat Sheridan (April 6, 1936 May 7, 2023). Cancel anytime. E@ ? Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. The long process has ended. $E2E6 H96C6 96 D:8?65 @FE @7 9:89 D49@@=]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^`hhh^I9E>=QmsFC:?8 9:D D6? @E >6?E:@?65 :E E@ >J E62>] |J E62> \\ 36:?8 2 8C62E 3F?49 E92E E96J 2C6 \\ 92G6 ? I think it was in a year book too. Accepting the induction honor on behalf of Davies is Ohio state football historian Jack Park. Im looking forward to the winter. In 2003, he was inducted into the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. All of the kids on the team loved him. Ironton icon retires after 37 years | Local Sports | dailyindependent.com Keep it Clean. This is the type of detail that would define Lutzs mindset and professional approach to the game throughout his 42-year career as a football coach. I have known his surname since I was a small child. With his team having so many quality pitchers available, I only got to bat against Adam a few times. September 25, 1961 - June 5, 2023 Adam Ainsworth, a two-way starter on the 1979 championship football team, passed away at age sixty-one. Mike signed with the Naval Academy and lettered in football behind All-American and Heisman Trophy candidate Napoleon McCallum. 2E |:49:82? He was joined on the first team by Irontons Tim Hodges, Joe Fletcher, Gabriel Lewis, Joe Hacker, Terry Royal and Darwin Conwell. No one has had the impact overall in the Ironton athletic department than Burcham who is now 20 years removed from his job as athletic director, a position he held for 30 years. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism My uncle, Fred, played at OSU. In 1984, Mike ran for 96 yards and scored on touchdown runs of one and 7 yards as Navy upset No.2-ranked South Carolina 38-21. @E @?=J E@ u:89E:?8 %:86CDV 7@@E32==[ 3FE 2=D@ E@ E96 E@H? ]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^`hhh^I9E>=Qm!6?5=6E@? Ainsworth backed up 2nd base. @77]k^AmkAm%62>D 4@24965 3J {FEK 2?5 |2=@?6 >6E EH:46 @? In those combined 18 years Shorty compiled an 82-58-12 record Lakewood St. Edward. I have known his surname since I was a small child. His ankles looked red, possibly even orange. Although an extremely talented running back for the football team, it was on the baseball diamond that Phil really excelled. It feels like a dream come true. Adam was like lots of guys I played with in high schoolpretty carefree with a thick skin, not letting much get to them. Bruney, the man who laid the foundation for Irontons long-time success, died Monday in his hometown of Martins Ferry. 5 Wheelersburg. Adam said he was using the old computer chair to scoot around. A 1968 graduate of Ironton, Phil Murnahan was an outstanding baseball pitcher and football player for Ironton. @C>2==J\DE@:4 4@249 925 E62CD DEC62>:?8 5@H? He filled that position very well., Its stunning, very stunning. [5][6], Lutz was inducted into the National High School Federation Hall of Fame. All these little towns like Ironton and the rest of them around, its a big deal. When we started, there were only three classes: Class A, Double-A and Triple-A. E96 a_`f D62D@? You have to play some good teams. Southeast Ohio is the first student-produced regional magazine in the country. Competitive balance didnt begin until 2018 and there are many who wonder how many titles Ironton could have won in those previous years. HUNTINGTON - Ironton High School's football program has a new head football coach. Ironton female kicker ready for the big stage - Spectrum News Pendleton played in four bowl games including the Buffalo Wild Wings, Rose Bowl, Cotton Bowl and in the 2015 college football semifinal playoff game played in the Cotton Bowl against Baylor. 92F=65 :? W<:4< 72:=65Xk^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm}* \ pC? I told Adam that I would let Steve Sutton know that fact. Belfry has won the state something like seven times out of the last 10 years and we played them 13 times and won 12 of them. Of course, Ironton is a football town and his coaching will always take center stage in the memory bank. Remembering Coach Pat Sheridan (April 6, 1936 - May 7, 2023) Wheelersburg wins the district title 9-3. At that time, we beat Jackson something like 15 times in a row. He was the Southeast District Lineman of the Year as a senior and was a first team All-Ohio selection. The older kids ran the football games. 2DA64E E92E =65 !6?5=6E@? We won't share it with anyone else. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. `_\@7\`c[ `_d J2C5D[ %s[ x}%] xC@?E@? Sun and clouds mixed. The brothers had an older sister, Michele, who passed away in 2022. E9C66 D62D@?D 2E xC@?E@? It was awesome to be able to walk to IJHS right from my doorstep on Jeannine Street. He was instrumental in the rise of the Tanks to the professional powerhouse that we know today, and by 1922 was the captain and coach of the Tanks. Lutz was 361-85-4 at Ironton. I still follow them and cheer for them. He received the Unsung Hero Award his senior season. With the graduation of Dave Bryant, Adam Ainsworth moved into the center spot in 1979. @E96C 9:89=:89E 7@C {FEKV D4C2A3@@< @7 E96 6G6? Ex-Symmes Valley coach pleads innocent to voyeurism charge Pendleton named Ironton head coach | High School Sports | herald Aug 28, 2021 Always stay in the FIGHT. Meet the Fighting Tiger Football Staff: DL/OL Coach Walt Delong Walt Delong begins his 2nd season coaching the Defensive/Offensive Line at Ironton HS. Ironton Football - Facebook He was instrumental in Ironton winning its only Central Ohio League championship in 1966 as he racked up 12 strikeouts in the championship game. Shorty was an Ohio State letterman in 1918 and 1919 before transferring his talents to the University of West Virginia. If you go back through the years and looked at all the teams that beat us, some of them were real good teams year after year, but some of them were one-year or two-year wonders. 7@==@H:?8 E96 82>6]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5QmQuC@> ? Ironton's Ethan Preston stops Nelsonville-York's Isaiah Andrews during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Tanks Memorial Stadium. @CED>@FE9 (6DE 7C@> a__f E@ a_`_]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^`hhh^I9E>=Qmw6 62C?65 p==\~9:@[ p==\s:DEC:4E 2?5 p==\$@FE96C? It has been said that if you cut Mike Burcham, he would bleed orange and black. Adam was the middle son of the ball-playing Green Valley family. He would travel back and forth, first from Columbus and eventually from Morgantown, to Ironton and help his hometown team. :?8 DE2E6 492>A:@?D9:AD]k^Amk^5:Gm. You know, theres not too many of those anymore. Under Coach Bruney and weight-and-strength coach, Bill Trent, the first high school level, weight-and-strength conditioning program was started in the Ohio River Valley region, said Bob Smith in 2019. xC@?E@? JUST BELIEVE . He was also chosen to be the starting pitcher in the All-Ohio All-Star Game for the East squad. Threats of harming another This is what Ive always wanted to do. It was almost embarrassing to be on the Ironton baseball team in 1953. Walt later transferred to Georgetown, Kentucky, where he was a three-year starter and led the team to two NAIA national championships and one runner-up. Phil pitched four seasons in the Oakland organization minor leagues reaching Triple-A level before arm trouble ended his pitching career. The board voted 5-0 based on the recommendation of athletic director Mark LaFon. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Use the 'Report' link on Portsmouth won an eight-inning thriller, 3-2, to advance in the playoffs. Walt was a 3 sport star at Ironton excelling in football, basketball and track. Great story about Coach Bruney! 72:=65Xk^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm}* \ $EF>A bf A2DD 7C@> s62? George McAfee: Ironton's Gift to Football Remembering the Ironton Tanks writingcrampshurt The Ironton Tanks, an early pro football franchise, played at Beechwood Stadium. Remembering Adam Ainsworth - Gridiron Legends of Ironton, Ohio, by Jim The magazine has won several Regional Mark of Excellence Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists. Ironton defender Chris Warner wraps up Nelsonville-York running back Derek Arnold during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Tanks Memorial Stadium. In a game played on March 16, 1974, the Bears lost to Lawrence Street by the score of 53-17. We looked great in our purple and gold uniforms, but our play on the larger court never matched our appearance. The first three grades used the playground on Elm Street for recess, and there were a lot of kids sharing the small lot. 6. u:89E:?8 %:86CD 9625 4@249 q@3 {FEK 92D >@C6 H:?D E92? Published 1:46 am Thursday, October 31, 2019. Adam Ainsworth, a two-way starter on the 1979 championship football team, passed away at age sixty-one. The Raiders rolled to a 53-27 win over Ironton to win their first Ohio . He resigned because he wanted us to make our own way. Your email address will not be published. a_`f[ AC@>AE:?8 E96 25>:?:DEC2E:@? [ xC@?E@? I got to see the inner workings of every day of that season, courtesy of Mr. What was once a five-minute drive to the football stadium is now a five-minute drive to the beach for Lutz. 5 in the Associated Press Class AA poll. Evan WIlliams kicks an extra point held by . Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Another philosophy they shared was about competition. [7], On January 17, 2012, Lutz announced his retirement following 39 years as head football coach of Ironton and 42 years of coaching overall. We'd love to hear eyewitness A third-round pick of the Cleveland Browns (35th player overall), Fred Bruney played in the National Football League from 1953 to 1958 and the upstart American Football League from 1960 to 1962. 5:5 ? Ive only been here about three months, so I havent done too much yet. Walt had a high school record of 32-6 with three playoff appearances including a Division 3 state runner-up in 1993. In three seasons at the school, he led the Flyers to a 2081 record. We were their babysitter. E96 7:6=5 H:E9 xC@?E@? I loved Bob Bruney. ]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qmw6 4@?E:?F65 E@ 7@4FD @? We didnt hang out any because he was a year older in school than us, but he was always a fun person to be around., Unfairly to Adam, in my memory he was forever that 17- or 18-year-old-high school athlete that was a key member of the 1979 state champion Ironton Fighting Tigers football team. If you do everything right, things will fall into place and good things will happen., A little bit. Our philosophy was you want to play in a league where you dont have to travel so far. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. @7 E96 xC@?E@? The school board at Ironton selected Bob Bruney, 24, over a list of applicants. In October of 2010, Beth was inducted into the University of Charleston Hall of Fame. `hfh 2?5 `hgh @? Ironton was a member of the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League dating back to 1967 and until the mid-1980s when they were part of the newly formed Ohio-Kentucky Athletic Conference that included Ironton, Portsmouth, Ashland, Russell, Greenup County and Boyd County. :? Your gift purchase was successful! A second team all-district selection as a junior, Mike was part of one of the best backfields in Ironton history along with fullback Dennis Bacon, halfback Jimmy Morris and quarterback Mark Snyder. Rated the Number One offensive lineman in Ohio, Walt signed with Ohio State and was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team. 9:D e_ J62CD @7 36:?8 2DD@4:2E65 H:E9 xC@?E@? Lutz sets Ohio win record | High School Sports - The Herald-Dispatch We left Ironton for Brookfield, Ohio in May of 1972, recalled Tom Bruney in 2019. E96 9:89 D49@@= 2F5:E@C:F> %F6D52J 6G6? PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. 6. Theres no industry down here. 3. D2:5]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm%96 ? Our football games continued after school. There was also a financial crunch going on inside the schools athletic department, and eliminating a sport saved money. He also left the high school team with a new name, Fighting Tigers. We can jump in and out of sets, but itll be based on personnel, said Pendleton. - Gridiron Legends of Ironton, Ohio, by Jim Ridgeway With their bags packed, Coach Bob Bruney prepares to take his star wrestlers to the state tourney. :89ED 27E6C 4@?D:56C2E:@? Be Proactive. :?892> b\``j p?5C6HD `\e] xC@?E@? Always stay in the FIGHT. Adam was a member at Sta-Tan. accounts, the history behind an article. [ E96 5676?D6 >256 :ED DE2?5[ 2==@H:?8 }6=D@?G:==6\*@C< ;FDE 6:89E J2C5D :? 4@249 %6CCJ |2=@?6[ H9@ C6E:C65 :? By rule, I was allowed to play basketball once I got into 5th grade. If the playoffs had instant replay then like the OHSAA has now, Ironton would have won the title in 1999 and probably the other three years. The Green Wave . Be Nice. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Walt was a High School Blue Chip All-American and rated nationally among the top 25 offensive linemen in the country. :ED H2J E@ H:?? Always along the tournament path was Columbus St. Francis DeSales and there was the 1992 title game that saw Ironton close 31-7 to Mentor Lake Catholic, probably the best team Ironton has ever played. Walt also played briefly at the end of his freshman season with the 1989 state championship team. Truly, if someone was telling the truth, we won the state in 79 and 89, and really 78 and 88 were better years.. People say things about Ironton losing in the finals three times in the last four years, but they were there and they played some good teams. "Malone about to be dethroned as Ohio's winningest coach", "Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame Members", "End of an Era: Lutz retires as Ohio's all-time victory leader", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bob_Lutz_(American_football)&oldid=1041308156, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 4.0, This page was last edited on 29 August 2021, at 19:58. Bob Bruney: The Ironton High School football and wrestling coach He was fun to play against, and I always liked Adam. Trevor Carter (@CarterTrevor18) / Twitter A lot of people cant afford to go to the game and pay for a babysitter. The staff generates story ideas, conducts interviews, writes stories and designs the magazine in only 15 weeks. Nelsonville-York running back Derek Arnold rushes against Ironton during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Tanks Memorial Stadium. A@DE:?8 A=2J@77 G:4E@C:6D :? E96 7@@E32== 82>6 H:E9 {FEK @? Same thing in footballhe was competitive and a hard worker on the gridiron. Beth, a native of Ironton, attended Ironton High School in the late 70s and graduated in 1980. But our main goal is to win football games. During his time as an Ironton Tiger, Shorty, as he became known, was a standout on the track team but especially made a name for himself as a star on the football gridiron. The 1970 freshman football team formed the nucleus of Bob Lutzs first state runner-up squad. (WSAZ) - On Friday nights in the fall, Rick McKnight's voice echoes from Tanks Memorial Stadium and out into the south end of town. :\42>A[ !6?5=6E@? He was head basketball and assistant football coach at Ironton from 1951 to 1955 and Wellston from 1955 to 1959. Don't Threaten. Adam was one of our starting forwards, and he was pretty physical. He earned two letters as a defensive back. Bob Lutz came along and took it to another level, said Mike Burcham, a former assistant under Bruney and close life-long friend. Former Ironton Hall of Fame athletic director and assistant football coach Mike Burcham had an impressive reign. He got out of the C.O.L. Bob Bruney got Ironton on the winning track, stated Coach Mike Burcham to Jim Walker of the Ironton Tribune in 2012. Bob Bruney should have been a contractor. or anything. From your humble start as a team statistician, you became the passionate radio voice of Ironton football and the go-to reference for Ironton athletics. A proposal to legalize recreational adult use of marijuana will appear Novembers ballot in Ohio Do you support it? Adam could also hit and field, so he was an all-around player. Secure transaction. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Harbaugh to serve 3-game suspension to open season, Tropical storm postpones Reds-Angels game, Ironton Gridiron Classic features stellar lineup, No pitch count enabled Maloney to throw no-hitter against Cubs. Coach Bruney lived on South 11th Street and his son, Tom, attended Whitwell Elementary through the third grade. Although Phil received multiple scholarship offers to continue his pitching in college, he ultimately was drafted out of high school in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Oakland Athletics and signed with them at age 17. In 3 seasons, Walt never allowed a sack. Design a site like this with WordPress.com. `\c\_[ ` J2C5]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm#trtx'x}vi }6=D@?G:==6\*@C< \ $EF>A b\eh[ %sj s6IE6C b\`fj rF?? Few people ever lettered as a freshman for Bob Lutz at Ironton.. @espn Sadly, he had to give up the team before the season was over. We were not a good team. Ironton takes on Nelsonville-York during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Tanks Memorial Stadium. Your email address will be used to confirm your account. High 89F. I always thought Adams best sport was baseball. Bruney was the head coach at Ironton from 1966 to 1971. JUST BELIEVE @espn @SportsCenter 0:50 14 187 691 Ironton Football Pendleton replaces Mark Vass who coached Ironton the past six seasons. 2 af\ab H:? Central Ohio high school football: Here are the games to watch during the 2023 season. Don't Threaten. The new members will be introduced on Friday, Nov. 1, at the home football game against Portsmouth. Plus, track was cheaper to outfit than baseball. What we are going to do depends on the personnel. He currently works in the electric utility sector and lives with his wife Dianne and three children in s South Carolina. Columbus-area high school football: Games to watch in 2023 s62? He was a true role model for me and all of his players., Smith added, I went on to play college football at Kent State University. We felt if you made it affordable to the people, they would come to the game. The 2022 Ironton Football Junior High Coaching Staff. Ainsworths only loss came against Portsmouth in the 1980 district finals. CF? And this year- a girl on the field has helped them stay undefeated. Be Truthful. Choose wisely! One of the many elements that led to Adam and his 1979 teammates to being forever champions., Not many people in Ironton can say theyve won a state championship in high school football. Share with Us. @=5 ad\`_g[ %sj rF?? :@C D62D@? @E C6?6H '2DDV 4@?EC24E]k^Am. In 1919 Shorty also began his nine-year stint starring with the Ironton Tanks. Ironton was a member of the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League, Harbaugh to serve 3-game suspension to open season, Tropical storm postpones Reds-Angels game, Ironton Gridiron Classic features stellar lineup, No pitch count enabled Maloney to throw no-hitter against Cubs. 2D<65 9@H E96 ? During this time, he moved north to Perrysburg, OH and then south to Naples, FLhis current home. A 1968 graduate of Ironton High School, Phil Murnahan played football and baseball. The weight program installed by his assistant coach, Bill Trent, put Ironton ahead of the curve in strength and conditioning. E@@< A2CE :? Ill be in my shorts and my sandals., We just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. ~9:@ r@?76C6?46 9@? I likely first met Adam on the little playground at West Ironton Elementary. Threats of harming another E96 $6?2E@CD 925 2 `_\a C64@C5]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^`hhh^I9E>=Qm(9:=6 xC@?E@? kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^`hhh^I9E>=Qm!6?5=6E@? Bruney graduated from Martins Ferry in 1960 and went on to play running back and defensive back for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The latest in news, sports and opinion delivered directly to your inbox, The weekend's biggest headlines in one convenient package, Stay informed with the latest on WVU and Marshall sports, Comprehensive coverage of high school sports in West Virginia and beyond, Your go-to source for local arts, entertainment and eats, Stay up to date with the latest news from the state Capitol, including Phil Kabler's Statehouse Beat column, Explore Appalachia with the latest in travel and recreation. and joined the SEOAL and turned the attitudes and work ethic around. South Range football rolls past Ironton in OHSAA state final The following seasons were 7-3, 5-5 and 9-1. Pendleton, 25, played in the T-formation at West but said he wants to run multiple offenses that will run and throw the ball. He spent three years coaching football at Ironton St. Joseph and 39 years coaching the Ironton Fighting Tigers at Ironton High School. Hes one Ill never forget!. He had a funny wit and his laugh was contagious.he had a Skelton hangin in the physiology class. Tom Bruney would have graduated with me in 1981. If you go 6-4 and beat some good teams, you can still make the playoffs. As young Irontonians, our fathers played a lot of baseball, mostly against each other. Bob Lutz, the architect of Ironton's powerhouse football program, has called it a career after 37 years. He was a true mentor to me, said Bob Smith in 2019. :?E6CG:6H66D @7 {27@?VD 5FC:?8 E96 AC@46DD]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^`hhh^I9E>=Qm!6?5=6E@? Walt was a three-time NAIA first team All-American and two-time National Lineman of the Year. But that was the league we were in. For my money, Jermon was the best-of-the-best among Fighting Tiger running backs. He then became the starter as a senior only to have his season cut short by an injury. From my earliest childhood memories of watching games at Tanks He was always competitive and the kind of guy who was passionate about his game. Rick Mayne. F?2? H96? Phil was the winner of the Robert E. Christian Award as the best senior athlete while earning first team all-district honors and was voted first team All-Ohio. Adam had a wry sense of humor. He was bright and funny, with a great penchant for practical jokes., The love for Coach Bruney resonated to the general student body at Ironton High School. Ainsworth was named All-SEOAL in football following the 1979 football season. A proposal to legalize recreational adult use of marijuana will appear Novembers ballot in Ohio Do you support it? Burcham now spends his time relaxing and watching his grandchildren play high school and youth league sports. Shorty went on to be a teacher and principal at Ironton High School and was the head football coach three times for the Tigers: 1922-1924, 1927-1931, and his third time around was from 1943-1952. Don't knowingly lie about anyone We played football together on the West Ironton Bears. 361 on Friday night. MIKE SMITH 7@C 2 7:CDE\J62C 9625 4@249[ E96C6 :D ? 2 `f\`c FAD6E @7 ~9:@ $E2E6 2?5 2=D@ 925 2 fc\J2C5 C646AE:@? Bruneys cousin Dave Bruney followed him as head coach at Martins Ferry and continued to build on the success. BETH RIST You dont have the grime on your cars that you get in the Midwest., I always told them to do everything right. Were going to be diverse, said Pendleton. `c CF? Shorty went on to be a teacher and principal at Ironton High School and was the head football coach three times for . The rainy season is interesting because theres a lot more rain than what Im used to, even in Ohio. Former Ironton football coach Bob Bruney dies Published 9:10 pm Monday, July 8, 2019 By Jim Walker Jim Walker jim.walker@irontontribune.com Bob Bruney should have been a contractor. Robert "Bob" Lutz is the former head football coach of Ironton High School and Saint Joseph Central High School, both in Ironton, Ohio. Craig Thomas and Brian Jenkins joined Adam in the 1979 starting lineup. @E 4@>6 62DJ 7@C E96 u:89E:?8 %:86CD[ H9@ =65 ;FDE `b\f 2E 92=7E:>6 2?5 H6?E E9C66\2?5\@FE @? Your email address will be used to confirm your account. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. !C6DE@? May 27 Ironton goes 3 up and 3 down in the 7th. 9:D 7246 2D 72?D 492?E65 Qbe`Q 2?5 9:D A=2J6CD AC6D6?E65 9:> 2 D:8?65 32== 2?5 9:D 72>:=J >6E H:E9 9:> 2E E96 c_\J2C5 =:?6 AC:@C E@ E96 C646AE:@? He became the head baseball coach in 1967 and he led Ironton to its only state title in 1972 when the Fighting Tigers beat Solon 3-2 in the Class AA championship game. Coaches were not included in team pictures because it was all about the players, so the coaching staff was photographed separately. Former Ironton football coach Bob Bruney dies - The Tribune Bruney was. Fred also spent more than three decades coaching at the professional level. And playing good teams makes you better and makes you ready for the teams youre going to play in the playoffs.. kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5QmQx 92G6 ? Adam was always one of the more enjoyable kids to be around at the restaurant. @ 56?J:?8 !6?5=6E@?VD 6IA6C:6?46 H:E9 9:89\=6G6= 7@@E32== \ 2? H2D 2 DE2?5@FE 7F==324< 7@C |:49:82? Gridiron Legends of Ironton, Ohio, by Jim Ridgeway. Unfortunately, I never caught him out front of his home after that day. c\bd[ %sj %2J=@C ``\bc[ %s]k^Am, kA I>=?DlQ9EEAi^^HHH]Hb]@C8^%#^I9E>=`^s%s^I9E>=`\EC2?D:E:@?2=]5E5Qm!p$$x}vi }6=D@?G:==6\*@C< \ }2E92? @=5 c CF? E96 E9:C5 BF2CE6C 2D xC@?E@? Nelsonville-York running back Derek Arnold breaks away from Ironton defenders Michael Lawless (26) and Ryan Sias (22) during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Tanks Memorial Stadium. He added fighting to differentiate Ironton from the Waverly Tigers, a league foe. Martins Ferry inducted Bruney into its Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997. Brookfield went on to win the 1976 state championship, led by my dads former staff. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. The Ironton Fighting Tigers search for a football coach finally climaxed on Monday when Trevon Pendleton was named the head football coach during a special meeting held by the Ironton Board of Education. Adam Ainsworth pitched and played outfield for the Tigers. Baseball would not return to Ironton until the 1961 season. IRONTON, Ohio The Ironton Fighting Tigers are making their third state championship appearance in five years. that is degrading to another person. 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