Paul Brown Statue

Paul Brown Statue. . , Born in Norwalk, Ohio on September 7, 1908, Paul Brown became the Head Coach at Massillon in 1932 at the age of 24. Coach Brown compiled an astonishing 80-8-2 record with six state and three national championships over his nine year career. To this date, Coach Brown remains the only football coach in history to have won national championships at the high school, collegiate and professional levels. , Coach Brown was not only one of the greatest football coaches ever but he also was a man of exceptional character. He always conducted himself with class and dignity, was meticulous in his planning and execution, and sacrificed personal goals for the greater good of the team. His football teams always displayed these same characteristics. , As great as his football accomplishments were, Coach Brown had an even greater impact on the Massillon community, instilling a sense of pride, confidence and camaraderie, especially during the Great Depression. Coach Brown cherished the Massillon community. This fact was evident when he said:

"When I began at Massillon, coaching was a privileged profession and rendered a service to young men. I have said many times that the best job I ever had was coaching at Massillon High School because it was the job in which I was able to do the most good in the world."

, This statue was dedicated to the memory of Coach Brown by his dear friend and admirer Paul L. David prior to his own passing, November 2002.