Preserving The Tank Legend
The town of Ironton has maintained the legend of these proud footballers by designating the stadium with historical status and creating a fund for its maintenance in addition to a Tribute website with their complete schedule and results. Ironton native Dave Berry wrote a song in tribute to the professional football played in the region.
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