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In the Ohio Valley, football has always been more than a game — it’s a thread that stitches generations together. But no team has embodied that spirit more powerfully than the Ironmen. Their legacy, first forged in 1962, continues to echo through Wheeling today. It’s a story of grit, pride, and a community that refuses to let its history fade. This is how Wheeling fell in love with its team — and why the Ironmen’s flame still burns brighter than ever. Forged in 1962 — The Bir

Manny Matsakis finally got his man. Former Wheeling Park great Daryl "Boogie" Johnson is the first coach announced to join Matsakis'...

GM/HC Manny Matsakis is interviewing your Ironmen. Terrell West Connor Huffman Josh Lamb Cahsid Raymond Aiden Ferguson

Forged in Steel: The Story of the Wheeling Ironmen In the rolling hills of West Virginia, where steel mills once roared and Friday nights...

​Tom Keane was a pivotal figure in the history of the Wheeling Ironmen, a professional American football team based in Wheeling, West...

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This is the third episode in our four-part series on the influences behind our offense, the Triple Shoot Offense. This time, we’re diving...

The Ohio Valley Ironmen are set to make their highly anticipated debut in a preseason showdown against the Cincinnati Dukes on May 23,...

In this episode of Coach’s Corner , we explore the second major influence on our triple shoot offense—Ben Griffith. A Tennessee native...

The Ohio Valley Ironmen are hosting professional football tryouts on April 6, 2025, at Walnut Hills High School (South Field), 3250...

In this episode of Coach’s Corner , Coach Matsakis emphasizes the importance of being equally proficient in both running and passing the...

Manny Matsakis, OC Winnipeg Blue Bombers and QB Michael Bishop The 1980 Shadyside High grad is the head coach/general manager of the Ohio...