Lincoln High School was a public high school in the Canton City School District from 1926 until 1976. The Lincoln Lions were members of the

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for football. Due to low enrollment, Lincoln and Lehman High School were closed as traditional high schools at the end of the 1975-76 school year and became junior highs. The Lincoln building would eventually house Heritage Christian School in 1979.

Notable alumni

Don Nehlen Donald Eugene Nehlen (born January 1, 1936) is a former American football player and coach. He was head football coach at Bowling Green State University (1968–1976) and at West Virginia University (1980–2000). Nehlen retired from coaching ...

– Coach: Head football; became head football coach at West Virginia University, College Football Hall of Fame inductee *

Dave Wottle David James Wottle (born August 7, 1950) is an American retired middle-distance track athlete. He was the gold medalist in the 800 meter run at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich and a world record holder in the 800 meters. In 1973, Wottle al ...

(born August 7, 1950) gold medal - 800 meter run at the 1972 Summer Olympics

References

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External links

Canton Lincoln Alumni PageOld Ohio Schools' photographs of the building
Defunct schools in Ohio Educational institutions established in 1926 Educational institutions disestablished in 1976 1926 establishments in Ohio 1976 disestablishments in Ohio