The Greatest Football Rivalry in America | Massillon vs. McKinley: 2018 | Game

JUST THE FACTS:
Not only are these two communities of Canton and Massillon known for starting professional football, but the two high schools of Canton McKinley and Massillon Washington are also known for modernizing the game of football for over more than a century after. The first playbook ever constructed was given out here. The first booster club ever was started here. The first live nationally televised high school game was filmed here. And since the 1960's, The Pro Football Hall of Fame is here.
A combined 36 Ohio state titles, 11 national titles, and 1,750 games won between the two makes them not only the two winningest programs in Ohio, but also puts them both in the top 10 for the nation. They have sent more players, coaches, and GM's to the NFL than ANY OTHER HIGH SCHOOL RIVALRY. They are without a doubt, the two most historic football programs in the country... and since 1894, they have produced the Greatest Football Rivalry in America.
Massillon (now 10-0) and McKinley (now 8-2) square-off on a cold and rainy Ohio afternoon as a crowd of nearly 18,000 watch the 129th Game. A back and forth game leads to a somewhat anti-climatic ending, but none the less- another great chapter is in the books.
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Good luck to Massillon but Let's Go Pups!

[@thelongdarksurvivalexpert280]

Wow!! Love the atmosphere of this game! Never seen anything like it

[@serstylz2]

Played against McKinley in 2002, we came in town from Rochester NY and played at the HoF field.. great memories

[@JimTrussell]

I remember seeing that name on past schedules and such. McKinley and Massillon always try to get out of state teams and bring them into the area. Unlike anything ever. You can check out "cantonmckinley.com" for past games and their stats!!!!!

[@serstylz2]

@@JimTrussell thank you for that site, literally the only reference I can find on the entire internet of that game

[@dylanmccormick5338]

Class of 2002 elks nation rollin with massilon

[@douglaspatterson1360]

Steubenville fan here, love this rivalry Nothing like it❤

[@greenman5255]

Tigers against the pups in the 21st century: Tigers 16 - Pups 7. Tigers against the pups in the last 100 years: Tigers 65 - Pups 37. Tigers against the pups since 1894: Tigers 71 - Pups 53. According to MaxPreps, the authority of High School Sports: The Massillon(WHS) Tigers are "The #1 All Time HS Football Dynasty" with 9 National Titles and 24 State Titles. GO TIGERS...Proudly walking the pups on a LEASH for over 100 years!!!!!! PS: Jim, I've seen comments from you that you "Hate the Tigers" and I get that, but Thanks for the Videos. You do good work!

[@JimTrussell]

LOL I dont hate Massillon!! Its a rivalry. Any hate comments are (hopefully) old. I try my best to remain unbiased. I "hate" Massillon in the same manner Ohio State hates Michigan or the entire NBA hates Golden State. History is history and McKinley would not be McKinley without Massillon, and vice versa. You have to have an appreciation for the rivalry, because there is no other two school rivalry that compares to this. We (Canton and Massillon) literally started professional football out of the hatred for each other.... and that is often overlooked and forgotten by people from other Stark schools. Outsiders looking in dont understand the feeling you get when both teams take the field. As for the MaxPreps article, I saw it as well. And theyre right. Its fun to give Massillon people sh*t for not winning a playoff title, but you cant deny the greatness of the Paul Brown era and some of the other years. Im sure I'll be there... and Im sure it'll sting since it will be at Tom Benson.... but I am certainly one who will be rooting for Massillon to win the state title. Some things are just meant to happen.

[@TomKaren94]

When they win a title and are not just awarded it, then...

[@SquareTableDegenerates]

Best rivaly in Ohio maybe the nation! I wish we had something like this in Cleveland man, closest was like Ed's-Ignatius, but if you didn't go to either school it's like meh. Cheers brother, love the new channel name!

[@JimTrussell]

Cheers my man! Ignatius Eds has all the talent and coaching in the world. And even giant student sections... But the crowd just doesn't compare to McK-Mass.... But we are LUCKY. Will probably be at Ignatius- Ed's this year. My first time at the Holy War 👀

[@zinnstigertownmowers780]

Awesome video!! Glad you document this no matter which side you choose that’s personal opinion but good luck to both teams in the playoffs

[@sleepygoon657]

Nice!

[@dwaynestreet7082]

The Winnersville Classic is the greatest rivalry ! VALDOSTA WILDCATS VS Lowndes Vikings

[@JimTrussell]

Love the comment and best of luck to them cats. Lots of people would like to see Massillon lose... 🤣 But Nah 😂#1 rivalry goes to McKinley - Massillon. Not even close. Massillon stadium holds 20k. Canton Hall of Fame holds 24k. Our old one held 25. 😂 Valdosta is #1 in wins. ... But Massillon is at 4th and McKinley at 10th. No rivalry has sent more players, coaches, and GMs to the NFL than McKinley and Massillon.

[@Lololololololo_]

go massillon lol i was at that game

[@buckeyevinnie8456]

Checkout my youtube channel show BUCKEYE VINNIE, i cover Massillon football so please click that subscribe button thanks!!

[@gusgotter5280]

would love to go back to football games but covid has other ideas...

[@JimTrussell]

I have high hopes for this upcoming 21 season! I would bet to have at least 3/4ths capacity for games.

[@patricksimpson3281]

He was in at 5:55

[@BrendinWebbswisher]

He had both feet in and had full possession

[@jonathanolenzak]

I literally almost cried when Massillon just went undefeated 10-0 lol!

[@JimTrussell]

I definitely didnt. lol

[@dylanmccormick5338]

Man that house on the hill behind end zone would be the ticket like at an NFL stadium but from you BEDROOM window ide be blazen hell blunts and watch in it on tv and from window would be a perfeft view

[@JimTrussell]

good luck on bidding for the house!

[@dylanmccormick5338]

@@JimTrussell i live in dayton fam it was just words of EXPRESSION

[@JimTrussell]

@@dylanmccormick5338 LMFAO im aware my guy

[@dylanmccormick5338]

@@JimTrussell lol nuttin but love i love your content

[@dylanmccormick5338]

If ever in the dayton erea check ou Centerville wayne records dont matter for that one or northmont vs springfield or Springfield vs wayne just to name a few

[@dylanmccormick5338]

Its hard to beleave that the massilon tigers are a D 2 TEAM..... Because its based on enrollment

[@JimTrussell]

They were D1 FOREVER until dropping in 2013.

[@robsand118]

That reff made a bad call!

[@frstborn1978]

Go Tigers

[@carleshacovington8124]

LETS GO BULLDOGS

[@dylanmccormick5338]

From CENTERVILLE ELKS NATION GO TIGERS

[@JimTrussell]

Hope you are subbed!! Lots of fun videos

[@mariahc6888]

Oh I remember these days...🐯... I'm a Tiger....lol

[@DaneEatz]

Me living. In Massillon

[@JimTrussell]

Always funny to be McKinley at a Perry game and Massillon is home the same night. You can hear the fireworks.... seriously

[@ryanhoward.9325]

you going to do playoff games?

[@JimTrussell]

Going to see what games I can do. I guarantee if Massillon (or McK) goes deep I will be there. Lets get both schools into the finals.

[@dylanmccormick5338]

Makes centerville vs wayne look like nothin

[@JimTrussell]

Its two communities not just schools. McKinley-Massillon has its own culture.

[@cobyjmartin]

i don't know if your one of the McKinley fans that cuss out the fans after the game because y'all loose every year but. TIG!!!!!!!!!!

[@JimTrussell]

Yes, it is true that Massillon has now won the last 8 of 9, but these kind of runs exist all over the course of the rivalry. Any numbers expert would tell you that McKinley is due for a run of their own. HOWEVER, don't forget... Every year that goes by is just another year that Massillon has failed to win a title. The past two seasons have seen Massillon's greatest teams ever possibly, and you guys have barely squeaked by McKinley. The McKinley '97 state (and national) title team had no issues beating Massillon and they beat Ignatius twice. DON'T MEAN A THING WITHOUT A RING

[@cobyjmartin]

JimTrussell I know man it’s the biggest high rivalry and part of that is messing with the other side I know it’s a great rivalry and I have been a tiger my whole life I play football as a tiger today and playing McKinley is just so exciting and there’s no other rivalry like it. I respect McKinley but if I’m being honest Massillon just wants it more every year. Since us tigers were little we were trained just to beat McKinley and that’s what we do best.

[@KingOfTheGreatLakes]

Not even the best rivalry in Ohio, straight cap

[@JimTrussell]

Lmfaoooo that's a joke right? Go ahead and tell me who you think has a better / more historic rivalry 😂😂 and I'll let you know if it makes my top 5 or not

[@georgewhocares9630]

If you name a rivalry from Texas or Cali "maybe..".... But there is NO rivalry from Ohio that comes close to Massillon - McKinley 🙉

[@jasonbrody3375]

Bro bro aint even reply

[@dylanmccormick5338]

Lmao check the papers on it bro st.x and big moe dont even compair or any fro. Columbus or cleavland EXCEPT for maybe st. Edward's vs st Ignatius

[@dylanmccormick5338]

What you smoken bro you twaekin cuzzo

[@nickatkins6934]

Quality work as always sir.

[@JimTrussell]

Thank you, it really is appreciated!!

[@ryanhoward.9325]

Are you going to Record the Massillon Vs Hoban Game

[@hunteegump2118]

Massillon to the playoffs baby

[@JimTrussell]

Both teams have a great chance at making a run!!

[@jimmyyoest1832]

jimmy said I like Massillon tigers go go go tigers

[@michaellanzo1553]

Great game as usual! Sucks that the refs couldn’t give trevon his two touchdowns...

[@JimTrussell]

Yup! Im not sure what the second TD youre speaking of, but yes the one where he was called out was undeserved. However, the very next play McK threw a pic and Massillon scored on that drive, so Im glad that that didnt change the game. For such a cold and rainy afternoon, it was a tremendous game to watch.

[@carlmason1633]

Heck yes and I, like you am rooting for mck in playoffs

[@mattmoehring8021]

Are we talking about the run at 4:20? Where was the ball when his knee hit? It was about 2 feet off the ground, short of the goal line.

[@zinnstigertownmowers780]

Are you documenting Massillon vs Winton Woods this year