The 16 Stark County head coaches who have gone to state championship games.

The story of Jeff "Trucker" Lindesmith, unique among the sweet 16.

Part of our Year of the Coach football series.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Our Year of the Coach football series , covering myriad aspects of the profession at the high school , college and NFL levels , continues through the 2025 season . With OHSAA championship week in Canton at hand, tales of coaches who won state titles are on the docket.

Mention “Trucker” in the Stark County football coaching community. Everyone knows you mean Jeff Lindesmith.

Mention “ best runs to state championship games by a Stark County football coach.” How many realize “Trucker” is on that superhighway?

As the OHSAA championship games (all in Canton) app

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